Prepare against William Boudry
FM · Belgium · World #4,451 classical · FIDE ID 234990
Our database contains 179 games by William Boudry, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Boudry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Boudry 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 | 2,289 | 2,295 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,133 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,174 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 67 | 38 | 74 | 37.4% |
| As White | 86 | 38 | 15 | 33 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 93 | 29 | 23 | 41 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Boudry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Boudry's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 39.5% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 22 | 25.6% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 23.3% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 11.6% | 85.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Boudry usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Boudry usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Boudry usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Boudry usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Boudry usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Boudry usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 49.0% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 18.4% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 20.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
William Boudry's chess games
All 179 games by William Boudry in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 67 wins, 38 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Roger Meng | 2,455 | chT-NED 2122 | E70 |
| Aug 2018 | Raven Sturt | 2,437 | 44th Badalona Open | E01 |
| Apr 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,371 | Titled Tue | A08 |
| Jul 2018 | Deniz Arman | 2,366 | 41st Ghent Eastman Open | D93 |
| Jun 2025 | Robert Ernst | 2,340 | 37th Pula Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,143 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 1,889 |
| 25th ch-EU U14 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,930 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,896 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Boudry's chess games?
179 games by William Boudry, from May 2014 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 Boudry has played.
What does William Boudry play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, William Boudry opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Boudry answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does William Boudry play as White?
As White, William Boudry's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Boudry play as Black?
As Black, William Boudry most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is William Boudry's FIDE rating?
William Boudry is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Nov 2025).
How many games has William Boudry played?
Our database contains 179 games by William Boudry, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 38 draws, 74 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Boudry?
179 games by William Boudry 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.