Prepare against Will Moorhouse
United States · World #11,465 classical · FIDE ID 30989531
When preparing against Will Moorhouse, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Will Moorhouse, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Will Moorhouse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Will Moorhouse 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 | 2,149 | 2,165 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,959 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,121 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 61 | 20 | 72 | 39.9% |
| As White | 77 | 33 | 8 | 36 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 28 | 12 | 36 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Will Moorhouse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Will Moorhouse's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 85.7% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.0% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Moorhouse usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Moorhouse usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Moorhouse usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Moorhouse usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Moorhouse usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Moorhouse usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 47.1% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 16 | 47.1% | 28.1% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Will Moorhouse's chess games
All 153 games by Will Moorhouse in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 61 wins, 20 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A35 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,485 | 4th Skyline Open | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Artyom Bogdanov | 2,358 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Dec 2024 | Nagare Kaivalya Sandip | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Dec 2024 | Arseniy Shturman | 2,350 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Dec 2024 | M Ljubarov | 2,345 | Titled Tue Early | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 30 | 2,139 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,001 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,181 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,218 |
| Dulles Skyline Open A | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Will Moorhouse's chess games?
153 games by Will Moorhouse, from Jul 2022 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 Will Moorhouse has played.
What does Will Moorhouse play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Will Moorhouse opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Will Moorhouse answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Will Moorhouse play as White?
As White, Will Moorhouse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Will Moorhouse play as Black?
As Black, Will Moorhouse most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Will Moorhouse's FIDE rating?
Will Moorhouse is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (May 2026).
How many games has Will Moorhouse played?
Our database contains 153 games by Will Moorhouse, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 20 draws, 72 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Will Moorhouse?
153 games by Will Moorhouse 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.