Prepare against William Bourgeois
URY · World #75,398 classical · FIDE ID 3000346
When preparing against William Bourgeois, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 82 games by William Bourgeois, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Bourgeois's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Bourgeois 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 | 1,804 | 2,104 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 26 | 10 | 46 | 31.7% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Bourgeois's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Bourgeois's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 33.3% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 23.8% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Bourgeois usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bourgeois usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bourgeois usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Bourgeois usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bourgeois usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 39.1% | 11.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
William Bourgeois's chess games
All 82 games by William Bourgeois in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Raimundo Garcia | 2,325 | 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | E60 |
| Jan 1999 | Jorge Niegovich | 2,185 | chT-ARG | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Jorge Capaccioli | 2,180 | Buenos Aires GEB | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Roberto Lo Presti | 2,098 | chT-Intercorp | E03 |
| Oct 2012 | Pablo Leeuw | 2,042 | 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
| Buenos Aires tt | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| Buenos Aires GEB | 1993 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| 23rd Villa Martelli ProAm Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 6th Latin Cup A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
| Najdorf Festival Open | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,360 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Bourgeois's chess games?
82 games by William Bourgeois, from Apr 2003 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 William Bourgeois has played.
What does William Bourgeois play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, William Bourgeois opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Bourgeois answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does William Bourgeois play as White?
As White, William Bourgeois's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Bourgeois play as Black?
As Black, William Bourgeois most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is William Bourgeois's FIDE rating?
William Bourgeois is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2007).
How many games has William Bourgeois played?
Our database contains 82 games by William Bourgeois, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 46 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Bourgeois?
82 games by William Bourgeois 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.