Prepare against K William Lynn
New Zealand · World #75,746 classical · FIDE ID 4300785
When preparing against K William Lynn, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 75 games by K William Lynn, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find K William Lynn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout K William Lynn 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 | 1,803 | 2,022 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,892 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 11 | 39 | 33.3% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of K William Lynn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from K William Lynn's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 79.4% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lynn usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lynn usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Lynn usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lynn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lynn usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Lynn usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
K William Lynn's chess games
All 75 games by K William Lynn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | David M Cooper | 2,087 | ch-NZL Seniors | C26 |
| Aug 2012 | John Duneas | 2,083 | Hamilton Waikato Open | D00 |
| Oct 2007 | Paul Spiller | 2,028 | Nelson Open | B21 |
| Jan 2005 | Neil J Gunn | 1,998 | 112th ch-NZL Major Open | A38 |
| Jan 2005 | Michael Nyberg | 1,987 | 112th ch-NZL Major Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,899 |
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2017 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| 112th ch-NZL Major Open | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,188 |
| Oceania zt | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| Nelson Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 65 8th | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Oceania & NZL Seniors | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,579 |
| Waikato Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find K William Lynn's chess games?
75 games by K William Lynn, from Oct 2003 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 K William Lynn has played.
What does K William Lynn play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, K William Lynn opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, K William Lynn answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does K William Lynn play as White?
As White, K William Lynn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does K William Lynn play as Black?
As Black, K William Lynn most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is K William Lynn's FIDE rating?
K William Lynn is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jul 2004).
How many games has K William Lynn played?
Our database contains 75 games by K William Lynn, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against K William Lynn?
75 games by K William Lynn 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.