Prepare against John A Williams
United Kingdom · World #124,997 classical · FIDE ID 1807480
Our database contains 30 games by John A Williams, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 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 | 1,660 | 1,693 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,579 | 1,595 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,635 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As White | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
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 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 18.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 31% 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 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
John A Williams's chess games
All 30 games by John A Williams in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 9 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 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 | South Wales International 2026 | A41 |
| Jul 2025 | Zack Wilkins | 1,662 | 20th South Wales Int | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Gareth Richards | 1,629 | South Wales International 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Mark Emblem | 1,625 | 20th South Wales Int | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,634 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| South Wales International 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,686 |
| 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?
Chess.ceo has 30 of John A Williams's games from Dec 2023 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line John A Williams has played.
What does John A Williams play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, John A Williams opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.b3 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% 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 (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 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 (4 games, 50.0% 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 17 games.
What is John A Williams's FIDE rating?
John A Williams is currently rated 1,660 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 30 games by John A Williams, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John A Williams?
Open John A Williams's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 30 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.