Prepare against Elina Will
DEU · World #122,507 classical · FIDE ID 34623434
When preparing against Elina Will, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Elina Will, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elina Will's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elina Will before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,667 | 1,684 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,654 | 1,654 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,745 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 41.3% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elina Will's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elina Will's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 92.5% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Will usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Will usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Will usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Will usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Will usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Elina Will's chess games
All 80 games by Elina Will in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Oscar Brucker | 1,818 | Marburger Schachtage B | C45 |
| May 2024 | Jan Oluf Greiner | 1,634 | ch-GER U25 Open B | D00 |
| May 2024 | Vanessa Foos | 1,588 | ch-GER U25 Open B | D90 |
| Oct 2025 | Aurelia Wolf | 1,449 | Marburger Schachtage B | C45 |
| May 2023 | Mariia Averkova | 1,367 | ch-GER U12 Girls | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,202 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,120 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,539 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| chT-GER U12 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,475 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,353 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,208 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elina Will's chess games?
80 games by Elina Will, from Jun 2023 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Elina Will has played.
What does Elina Will play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Elina Will opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elina Will answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Elina Will play as White?
As White, Elina Will's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elina Will play as Black?
As Black, Elina Will most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Elina Will's FIDE rating?
Elina Will is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,654 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Elina Will played?
Our database contains 80 games by Elina Will, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elina Will?
80 games by Elina Will reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.