Prepare against Will Sidney
CM · Ireland · World #19,249 classical · FIDE ID 2509539
When preparing against Will Sidney, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Will Sidney, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Will Sidney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Will Sidney 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 | 2,064 | 2,064 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 36 | 13 | 61 | 32.7% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 7 | 27 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 6 | 34 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Will Sidney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Will Sidney's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 94.5% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sidney usually continues d4 (32.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sidney usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sidney usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sidney usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sidney usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Will Sidney's chess games
All 110 games by Will Sidney in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 36 wins, 13 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Maurin Moeller | 2,336 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | Richilieu III Salcedo | 2,315 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Dawid Janaszak | 2,306 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Nov 2025 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,294 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Aug 2025 | Murad Abdulla | 2,285 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 52 | 19.5 | 2,075 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,809 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,575 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,033 |
| Sligo Masters 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| Dublin Malahide Millennium Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,076 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Will Sidney's chess games?
110 games by Will Sidney, from Sep 2016 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 Sidney has played.
What does Will Sidney play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Will Sidney opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Will Sidney answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Will Sidney play as White?
As White, Will Sidney's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Will Sidney play as Black?
As Black, Will Sidney most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Will Sidney's FIDE rating?
Will Sidney is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Will Sidney played?
Our database contains 110 games by Will Sidney, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 13 draws, 61 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Will Sidney?
110 games by Will Sidney 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.