Prepare against Jonah B Willow
IM · United Kingdom · World #919 classical · FIDE ID 438804
Our database contains 1,709 games by Jonah B Willow, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonah B Willow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonah B Willow 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 | 2,459 | 2,480 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,326 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,370 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,709 | 796 | 438 | 475 | 46.6% |
| As White | 854 | 430 | 220 | 204 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 855 | 366 | 218 | 271 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonah B Willow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonah B Willow's side.
First moves as White (854 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 774 | 90.6% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 33 | 3.9% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 1.8% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Willow usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Willow usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Willow usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Willow usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Willow usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Willow usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 294 | 78.4% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 54 | 14.4% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 6.7% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 273 | 84.5% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 37 | 11.5% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.2% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Jonah B Willow's chess games
All 1,709 games by Jonah B Willow in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 796 wins, 438 draws, 475 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 140 | 76/25/39 | 54.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 110 | 68/21/21 | 61.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 32/6/22 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 25/16/8 | 51.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 93 | 46/18/29 | 49.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 36/9/23 | 52.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 56 | 20/11/25 | 35.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 53 | 24/8/21 | 45.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 19/17/15 | 37.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 42 | 10/14/18 | 23.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 17/4/19 | 42.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| A63 | Catalan | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Jul 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | B36 |
| Jun 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,677 | Titled Tue | D79 |
| Jan 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,674 | Titled Tue | C49 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,671 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 499 | 289.5 | 2,442 |
| London Wood Green | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,338 |
| Hull 4NCL GM | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,390 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters GM | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,325 |
| Stafford Wood Green | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-GBR blitz | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,379 |
| UK Blitz Open Final | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2,286 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthew J Wadsworth (19 games) · Shreyas Royal (14 games) · Ameet K Ghasi (12 games) · Yichen Han (12 games) · Marcus R Harvey (11 games) · Daniel W Gormally (11 games) · Matthew J Turner (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonah B Willow's chess games?
1,709 games by Jonah B Willow, from Nov 2014 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 Jonah B Willow has played.
What does Jonah B Willow play on the first move as White?
Across 854 games with White in our database, Jonah B Willow opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonah B Willow answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jonah B Willow play as White?
As White, Jonah B Willow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (140 games, 54.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (110 games, 61.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (60 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 854 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonah B Willow play as Black?
As Black, Jonah B Willow most often plays: Sicilian (93 games, 49.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (68 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (56 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 855 games.
What is Jonah B Willow's FIDE rating?
Jonah B Willow is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jonah B Willow played?
Our database contains 1,709 games by Jonah B Willow, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 796 wins, 438 draws, 475 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonah B Willow?
1,709 games by Jonah B Willow 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.