Prepare against Ronny Willen
Belgium · World #65,252 classical · FIDE ID 207470
When preparing against Ronny Willen, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 75 games by Ronny Willen, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ronny Willen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronny Willen 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 | 1,837 | 1,920 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,906 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,884 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 26.7% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronny Willen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronny Willen's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 80.6% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Willen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Willen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Willen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Willen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Willen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Willen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Ronny Willen's chess games
All 75 games by Ronny Willen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Iuliia Morozova | 2,109 | Charleroi Open | E81 |
| Jul 2009 | Pelisor Nicolae Atanasiu | 2,104 | ch-BEL Open | B22 |
| Jul 2015 | Adrian Garcia Ruiz | 2,044 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E99 |
| Jul 2015 | Julian Francisco Garcia Clemente | 2,031 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E76 |
| Jul 2015 | Fernando Poyato Ruiz | 2,024 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open C | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,605 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronny Willen's chess games?
75 games by Ronny Willen, from Jul 2007 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 Ronny Willen has played.
What does Ronny Willen play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ronny Willen opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronny Willen answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ronny Willen play as White?
As White, Ronny Willen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronny Willen play as Black?
As Black, Ronny Willen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ronny Willen's FIDE rating?
Ronny Willen is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ronny Willen played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ronny Willen, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronny Willen?
75 games by Ronny Willen 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.