Prepare against Robert F Willmoth
CM · United Kingdom · World #18,655 classical · FIDE ID 402540
When preparing against Robert F Willmoth, expect 1.Nf3 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 626 games by Robert F Willmoth, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert F Willmoth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert F Willmoth 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 | 2,069 | 2,238 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,223 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,273 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 626 | 255 | 158 | 213 | 40.7% |
| As White | 317 | 150 | 79 | 88 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 309 | 105 | 79 | 125 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert F Willmoth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert F Willmoth's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 117 | 36.9% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 98 | 30.9% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 77 | 24.3% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.8% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Willmoth usually continues b3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Willmoth usually continues b3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Willmoth usually continues b3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Willmoth usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Willmoth usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Willmoth usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 81 | 62.8% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 23 | 17.8% | 32.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.0% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 81 | 71.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 19.3% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.8% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Robert F Willmoth's chess games
All 626 games by Robert F Willmoth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 255 wins, 158 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 62 | 23/21/18 | 37.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 93 | 33/20/40 | 35.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 58 | 20/17/21 | 34.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 1/6/10 | 5.9% |
| A21 | English Opening | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Peter K Wells | 2,488 | ch-BCF rapidplay 26th | A04 |
| Apr 2001 | Keith C Arkell | 2,436 | Southend Open | A53 |
| Aug 2000 | Andrew Webster | 2,417 | 87th ch-BCF | B06 |
| Dec 2015 | Martin Lokander | 2,367 | 7th London Classic Open | E09 |
| Dec 2010 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,364 | London Classic Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,210 |
| Southend Open | 2002 | 21 | 13 | 2,237 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,165 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,070 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 11 | 10 | 2,235 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert F Willmoth's chess games?
626 games by Robert F Willmoth, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Robert F Willmoth has played.
What does Robert F Willmoth play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Robert F Willmoth opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert F Willmoth answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert F Willmoth play as White?
As White, Robert F Willmoth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (62 games, 37.1% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert F Willmoth play as Black?
As Black, Robert F Willmoth most often plays: Pirc Defense (93 games, 35.5% win rate); Rat Defense (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Robert F Willmoth's FIDE rating?
Robert F Willmoth is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Robert F Willmoth played?
Our database contains 626 games by Robert F Willmoth, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 255 wins, 158 draws, 213 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert F Willmoth?
626 games by Robert F Willmoth 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.