Prepare against Stephen Willy
FM · United States · World #9,392 classical · FIDE ID 30981468
Our database contains 740 games by Stephen Willy, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Willy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Willy 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 | 2,180 | 2,333 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,274 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,287 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 740 | 308 | 90 | 342 | 41.6% |
| As White | 378 | 181 | 54 | 143 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 362 | 127 | 36 | 199 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Willy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Willy's side.
First moves as White (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 322 | 85.2% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 7.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.9% | 59.1% |
| f4 | 7 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Willy usually continues c3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Willy usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Willy usually continues d4 (51.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Willy usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Willy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Willy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 26.4% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 36 | 20.7% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 35 | 20.1% | 34.3% |
| e6 | 25 | 14.4% | 36.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 50.0% | 33.9% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 25.9% | 36.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Stephen Willy's chess games
All 740 games by Stephen Willy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 308 wins, 90 draws, 342 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 90 | 44/15/31 | 48.9% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 32 | 7/3/22 | 21.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 31 | 13/2/16 | 41.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 4/3/15 | 18.2% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2023 | Benjamin Bok | 2,617 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | D32 |
| Sep 2023 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 543 | 263.5 | 2,283 |
| Cetinje Dragasevic Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Dimitrovgrad IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| AGCA Spring Inv IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,247 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Oct | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Thanks | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| Dimitrovgrad | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Apr | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Willy's chess games?
740 games by Stephen Willy, from Sep 2021 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 Stephen Willy has played.
What does Stephen Willy play on the first move as White?
Across 378 games with White in our database, Stephen Willy opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Willy answers 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stephen Willy play as White?
As White, Stephen Willy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (90 games, 48.9% win rate); Ponziani Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Willy play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Willy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Stephen Willy's FIDE rating?
Stephen Willy is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Stephen Willy played?
Our database contains 740 games by Stephen Willy, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 308 wins, 90 draws, 342 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Willy?
740 games by Stephen Willy 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.