Prepare against John A Williams
United Kingdom · World #128,182 classical · FIDE ID 1807480
When preparing against John A Williams, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by John A Williams, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John A Williams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John A Williams 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 | 1,651 | 1,693 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,579 | 1,595 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,635 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John A Williams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John A Williams's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Williams usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Williams usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Williams usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Williams usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
John A Williams's chess games
All 40 games by John A Williams in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ethan McGrath | 1,766 | 20th South Wales Int | A20 |
| Jul 2026 | Guy Wagner | 1,738 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | A41 |
| Apr 2026 | Liam Powell-Jones | 1,683 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | E32 |
| Jul 2025 | Zack Wilkins | 1,662 | 20th South Wales Int | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Gareth Richards | 1,629 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,634 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,426 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John A Williams's chess games?
40 games by John A Williams, from Dec 2023 to Aug 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 John A Williams has played.
What does John A Williams play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, John A Williams opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John A Williams answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does John A Williams play as White?
As White, John A Williams's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John A Williams play as Black?
As Black, John A Williams most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is John A Williams's FIDE rating?
John A Williams is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,579 in rapid and 1,635 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (Oct 2025).
How many games has John A Williams played?
Our database contains 40 games by John A Williams, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John A Williams?
40 games by John A Williams 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.