Prepare against Kolomwe Willian
ZMB · World #68,420 classical · FIDE ID 8711852
When preparing against Kolomwe Willian, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (33%).
Our database contains 35 games by Kolomwe Willian, covering Feb 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kolomwe Willian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kolomwe Willian 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 | 1,827 | 1,827 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,729 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,794 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 426 rated games against 409 different opponents, across 50 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 210 | 112 | 36 | 62 | 53.3% | 1,706 | 1,743 | 11 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% | 1,858 | 1,858 | 2 |
| Blitz | 34 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 64.7% | 1,456 | 1,559 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 176 | 37 | 34 | 105 | 21.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 183 | 107 | 34 | 42 | 58.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 48 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 25 | 7 | 22 | 1,825 | 1,808 |
| 2025 | 55 | 17 | 11 | 27 | 1,835 | 1,753 |
| 2024 | 72 | 28 | 14 | 30 | 1,656 | 1,601 |
| 2023 | 58 | 35 | 5 | 18 | 1,501 | 1,566 |
| 2022 | 54 | 25 | 7 | 22 | 1,526 | 1,497 |
| 2021 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1,986 | 1,853 |
| 2019 | 62 | 40 | 10 | 12 | 1,508 | 1,652 |
| 2018 | 54 | 28 | 12 | 14 | 1,712 | 1,774 |
Where Kolomwe Willian has played
India (19) · Sri Lanka (7) · Zambia (7) · Brazil (5) · Kenya (4) · South Africa (4) · Burundi (1) · Tanzania (1) · United Arab Emirates (1) · Zimbabwe (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kolomwe Willian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kolomwe Willian's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Willian usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Willian usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Willian usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Kolomwe Willian's chess games
All 35 games by Kolomwe Willian in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Tiago Carvalho Mangialardo | 1,979 | Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Cristian Silnei Zanghelini | 1,935 | Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | A40 |
| Jun 2023 | Natan Gomes Cruz | 1,901 | 7th Caioba Open | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Jackson Kamau Ndegwa | 1,889 | ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Ricky Sang | 1,858 | ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Advanced | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 6 | 0 | 1,728 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,231 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,926 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 3 | 3 | 2,254 |
| 2nd Agartala Dutta Memorial | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kolomwe Willian's chess games?
35 games by Kolomwe Willian, from Feb 2018 to Oct 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 Kolomwe Willian has played.
What does Kolomwe Willian play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Kolomwe Willian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kolomwe Willian answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Kolomwe Willian play as White?
As White, Kolomwe Willian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kolomwe Willian play as Black?
As Black, Kolomwe Willian most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Kolomwe Willian's FIDE rating?
Kolomwe Willian is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Kolomwe Willian played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kolomwe Willian, covering Feb 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kolomwe Willian?
35 games by Kolomwe Willian 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.