Prepare against Roland C. Willenberg
ZAF · World #101,262 classical · FIDE ID 14306239
When preparing against Roland C. Willenberg, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Roland C. Willenberg, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland C. Willenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland C. Willenberg 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 | 1,726 | 1,816 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,770 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,770 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland C. Willenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland C. Willenberg's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Roland C. Willenberg's chess games
All 32 games by Roland C. Willenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Andrew M. Southey | 1,771 | ch-RSA Seniors | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Stephen Galleid | 1,756 | ch-RSA Seniors | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Cecil Ohlson | 1,729 | ch-RSA Seniors | A00 |
| Apr 2024 | Glen I. Willenberg | 1,683 | ch-RSA Seniors | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Andrew Graham Talmarkes | 1,591 | ch-RSA Seniors | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 20 | 9 | 1,762 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland C. Willenberg's chess games?
32 games by Roland C. Willenberg, from Aug 2014 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 Roland C. Willenberg has played.
What does Roland C. Willenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Roland C. Willenberg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland C. Willenberg answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Roland C. Willenberg play as White?
As White, Roland C. Willenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland C. Willenberg play as Black?
As Black, Roland C. Willenberg most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Roland C. Willenberg's FIDE rating?
Roland C. Willenberg is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Roland C. Willenberg played?
Our database contains 32 games by Roland C. Willenberg, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland C. Willenberg?
32 games by Roland C. Willenberg 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.