Prepare against William Safranek
FM · United States · World #8,978 classical · FIDE ID 30919908
Our database contains 184 games by William Safranek, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Safranek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Safranek 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 | 2,187 | 2,270 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 76 | 28 | 80 | 41.3% |
| As White | 93 | 41 | 14 | 38 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 35 | 14 | 42 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Safranek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Safranek's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Safranek usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Safranek usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Safranek usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 12 | 40.0% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
William Safranek's chess games
All 184 games by William Safranek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 28 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Anton Korobov | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,624 | Titled Tue Early | A84 |
| May 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Aug 2024 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,534 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Augustin Droin | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 88 | 39.5 | 2,274 |
| New York 1000 GM Spring Schev | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| Marshall CC Labor Day IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IME | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,511 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMC | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| New York Qual | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,065 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,522 |
| SixDays Budapest May GM-B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Safranek's chess games?
184 games by William Safranek, from Dec 2015 to Aug 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 William Safranek has played.
What does William Safranek play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, William Safranek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Safranek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does William Safranek play as White?
As White, William Safranek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Safranek play as Black?
As Black, William Safranek most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is William Safranek's FIDE rating?
William Safranek is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Dec 2025).
How many games has William Safranek played?
Our database contains 184 games by William Safranek, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 28 draws, 80 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Safranek?
184 games by William Safranek 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.