Prepare against Ollie Willson
CM · United Kingdom · World #17,258 classical · FIDE ID 424714
Our database contains 307 games by Ollie Willson, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ollie Willson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ollie Willson 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 | 2,082 | 2,106 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 88 | 111 | 108 | 28.7% |
| As White | 152 | 40 | 63 | 49 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 155 | 48 | 48 | 59 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ollie Willson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ollie Willson's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 69.7% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 13.8% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 9.2% | 53.6% |
| f4 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Willson usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Willson usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Willson usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Willson usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Willson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Willson usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 75.3% | 54.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 14.8% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 87.3% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Ollie Willson's chess games
All 307 games by Ollie Willson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 88 wins, 111 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Clement Sreeves | 2,352 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C65 |
| Apr 2016 | Matthew Rose | 2,289 | BCF-chT1d 1516 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B22 |
| Jul 2017 | Tim P Wall | 2,242 | 104th ch-GBR | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Adam Collins | 2,231 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | B40 |
| Jul 2015 | Sabrina L Chevannes | 2,228 | 102nd ch-GBR | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 1,921 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,833 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,137 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,104 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,057 |
| 88th Hastings Masters Open | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 93rd Hastings Masters Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ollie Willson's chess games?
307 games by Ollie Willson, from Mar 2012 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 Ollie Willson has played.
What does Ollie Willson play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Ollie Willson opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ollie Willson answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ollie Willson play as White?
As White, Ollie Willson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ollie Willson play as Black?
As Black, Ollie Willson most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Ollie Willson's FIDE rating?
Ollie Willson is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (May 2024).
How many games has Ollie Willson played?
Our database contains 307 games by Ollie Willson, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 111 draws, 108 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ollie Willson?
307 games by Ollie Willson 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.