Prepare against Rupert Willis
United Kingdom · World #12,701 classical · FIDE ID 1506951
Our database contains 71 games by Rupert Willis, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rupert Willis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rupert Willis 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 | 2,132 | 2,183 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 15 | 28 | 39.4% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rupert Willis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rupert Willis's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 92.7% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 51.3% score
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Willis usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Willis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Willis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Willis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Willis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Rupert Willis's chess games
All 71 games by Rupert Willis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Graham J Moore | 2,207 | BCF-chT2c 1516 (4NCL) | C02 |
| May 2018 | Paul Talsma | 2,207 | BCF-chT2 1718 (4NCL) Promotion pool | A10 |
| Apr 2011 | David J James | 2,126 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | A26 |
| Jan 2016 | Alan K Punnett | 2,117 | chT2a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A39 |
| May 2016 | Nigel K Hosken | 2,099 | BCF-chT2c 1516 (4NCL) | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,053 |
| chT2b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,012 |
| chT2b-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,089 |
| chT2a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,960 |
| BCF-chT2c 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,226 |
| chT2a-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rupert Willis's chess games?
71 games by Rupert Willis, from Oct 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 Rupert Willis has played.
What does Rupert Willis play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rupert Willis opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rupert Willis answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Rupert Willis play as White?
As White, Rupert Willis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rupert Willis play as Black?
As Black, Rupert Willis most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Rupert Willis's FIDE rating?
Rupert Willis is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Rupert Willis played?
Our database contains 71 games by Rupert Willis, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rupert Willis?
71 games by Rupert Willis 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.