Prepare against Tom Wills
United Kingdom · World #28,074 classical · FIDE ID 458651
Our database contains 47 games by Tom Wills, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Wills's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Wills 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 | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,052 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 29.8% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Wills's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Wills's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wills usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Wills usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wills usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wills usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Tom Wills's chess games
All 47 games by Tom Wills in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Jacob Watson | 2,095 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D04 |
| Nov 2024 | Jinghan Cameron Goh | 2,017 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | A05 |
| Apr 2022 | Nasir Rizvi | 1,984 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | George Horan | 1,957 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Apr 2020 | Timothy P McMahon | 1,937 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caplin British Online | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,902 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,733 |
| Sheffield Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Wills's chess games?
47 games by Tom Wills, from Apr 2017 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 Tom Wills has played.
What does Tom Wills play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Tom Wills opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Wills answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tom Wills play as White?
As White, Tom Wills's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Wills play as Black?
As Black, Tom Wills most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tom Wills's FIDE rating?
Tom Wills is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tom Wills played?
Our database contains 47 games by Tom Wills, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Wills?
47 games by Tom Wills 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.