Prepare against Roger G Williamson
United Kingdom · World #8,975 classical · FIDE ID 414620
When preparing against Roger G Williamson, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Roger G Williamson, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger G Williamson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger G 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 | 2,186 | 2,209 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 88 | 78 | 55 | 39.8% |
| As White | 110 | 50 | 38 | 22 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 38 | 40 | 33 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger G Williamson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger G Williamson's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 52.7% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 42 | 38.2% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Williamson usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Williamson usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Williamson usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Williamson usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Williamson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 86.8% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.2% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 57.6% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Roger G Williamson's chess games
All 221 games by Roger G Williamson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 88 wins, 78 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Mark L Hebden | 2,530 | 32nd Blackpool Open | D11 |
| Mar 2014 | John Peters | 2,419 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | D66 |
| Dec 2011 | Abdullah Hassan | 2,398 | London Classic Open | C11 |
| Dec 2015 | Yi Liu | 2,306 | 7th London Classic Open | D11 |
| Aug 2008 | Donald J Mason | 2,268 | ch-GBR 95th | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,188 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Newcastle under Lyme | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger G Williamson's chess games?
221 games by Roger G Williamson, from Jan 2006 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 Roger G Williamson has played.
What does Roger G Williamson play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Roger G Williamson opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger G Williamson answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Roger G Williamson play as White?
As White, Roger G Williamson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger G Williamson play as Black?
As Black, Roger G Williamson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Roger G Williamson's FIDE rating?
Roger G Williamson is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Roger G Williamson played?
Our database contains 221 games by Roger G Williamson, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 78 draws, 55 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger G Williamson?
221 games by Roger G 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.