Prepare against Patrick Will
DEU · World #24,454 classical · FIDE ID 4696417
Our database contains 324 games by Patrick Will, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Will's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Will 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 | 2,022 | 2,126 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 123 | 97 | 104 | 38.0% |
| As White | 161 | 65 | 47 | 49 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 163 | 58 | 50 | 55 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Will's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Will's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 66.5% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 29.8% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Will usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 59.5% | 42.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 25.7% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 77.1% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.6% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Patrick Will's chess games
All 324 games by Patrick Will in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 123 wins, 97 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Klaus Klundt | 2,379 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D30 |
| Apr 2014 | Eric Rolle | 2,253 | Hessenliga 1314 | E61 |
| Mar 2015 | Roberto Stickler | 2,227 | Hessenliga 1415 | E69 |
| Sep 2012 | Constantin Goebel | 2,215 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | B66 |
| Jun 2011 | Nico Cattus | 2,201 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessenliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Hessenliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Hessenliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| Hessenliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| Hessenliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Will's chess games?
324 games by Patrick Will, from Oct 2008 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 Patrick Will has played.
What does Patrick Will play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Patrick Will opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Will answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Patrick Will play as White?
As White, Patrick Will's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Will play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Will most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Patrick Will's FIDE rating?
Patrick Will is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Patrick Will played?
Our database contains 324 games by Patrick Will, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 97 draws, 104 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Will?
324 games by Patrick Will 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.