Prepare against Kevin J Williamson
United Kingdom · World #73,695 classical · FIDE ID 407178
When preparing against Kevin J Williamson, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Kevin J Williamson, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin J Williamson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin J Williamson 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 | 1,809 | 2,083 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 2,082 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 84 | 92 | 81 | 32.7% |
| As White | 134 | 52 | 45 | 37 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 32 | 47 | 44 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin J Williamson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin J Williamson's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 91.0% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Nc3 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Williamson usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Williamson usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Williamson usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 50.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 45.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 18 | 39.1% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
Kevin J Williamson's chess games
All 257 games by Kevin J Williamson 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: 84 wins, 92 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 39 | 13/15/11 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,288 | 60th Southend Open | D01 |
| Apr 2004 | David J James | 2,258 | Southend Open | D02 |
| Dec 2006 | Shaun D Munson | 2,208 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Stephen J Gregory | 2,163 | Southend Open | B07 |
| Nov 2005 | Simon W Hood | 2,155 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 70 | 36 | 2,069 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| Southend Open B | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| 59th Southend Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,845 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin J Williamson's chess games?
257 games by Kevin J Williamson, 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 Kevin J Williamson has played.
What does Kevin J Williamson play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Kevin J Williamson opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin J Williamson answers 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Kevin J Williamson play as White?
As White, Kevin J Williamson's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin J Williamson play as Black?
As Black, Kevin J Williamson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Kevin J Williamson's FIDE rating?
Kevin J Williamson is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Kevin J Williamson played?
Our database contains 257 games by Kevin J Williamson, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 92 draws, 81 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin J Williamson?
257 games by Kevin J Williamson 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.