Prepare against Kenneth Sean Willenberg
CM · ZAF · World #48,479 classical · FIDE ID 14300540
Our database contains 126 games by Kenneth Sean Willenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Sean Willenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Sean Willenberg 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 | 1,899 | 2,212 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,987 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,984 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 54 | 23 | 49 | 42.9% |
| As White | 66 | 28 | 14 | 24 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 26 | 9 | 25 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Sean Willenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Sean Willenberg's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 97.0% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 50.0% | 63.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Kenneth Sean Willenberg's chess games
All 126 games by Kenneth Sean Willenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 23 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Alexander Utnasunov | 2,257 | Artek Olympiad U16 | E82 |
| Jan 2005 | Donovan Van den Heever | 2,235 | RSA Young Masters | B09 |
| Dec 2016 | Kgaugelo Mosetlhe | 2,180 | Boksburg Inter Region-ch | E91 |
| Sep 2000 | Ruslan Gogin | 2,087 | Artek Olympiad U16 | B22 |
| Jan 2004 | Ahmed Al Zayat | 2,059 | ch-Africa U18 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2022 | 25 | 5 | 2,022 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| RSA Young Masters | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Sean Willenberg's chess games?
126 games by Kenneth Sean Willenberg, from Apr 2003 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 Kenneth Sean Willenberg has played.
What does Kenneth Sean Willenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Kenneth Sean Willenberg opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Sean Willenberg answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Sean Willenberg play as White?
As White, Kenneth Sean Willenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Sean Willenberg play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Sean Willenberg most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Kenneth Sean Willenberg's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Sean Willenberg is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Kenneth Sean Willenberg played?
Our database contains 126 games by Kenneth Sean Willenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 23 draws, 49 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Sean Willenberg?
126 games by Kenneth Sean Willenberg 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.