Prepare against William Bradley
United Kingdom · World #60,033 classical · FIDE ID 343407943
When preparing against William Bradley, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 62 games by William Bradley, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Bradley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Bradley 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 | 1,856 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 33.9% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Bradley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Bradley's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 93.8% | 61.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bradley usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bradley usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bradley usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Bradley usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
William Bradley's chess games
All 62 games by William Bradley in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Tobias Jacob | 2,001 | ch-NATO 33rd | B51 |
| Aug 2025 | Martynas Skaburskis | 1,910 | 35th NATO Chess | B10 |
| Jul 2024 | Neil Coward | 1,766 | BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | B21 |
| Apr 2026 | David Barnes | 1,762 | Armed Forces Chess Championship 2026 | B23 |
| Nov 2022 | Matthew Deacon | 1,717 | Hampshire-chB | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,715 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | -58 |
| ch-BCF U11 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Bradley's chess games?
62 games by William Bradley, from Aug 2022 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 Bradley has played.
What does William Bradley play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, William Bradley opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Bradley answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does William Bradley play as White?
As White, William Bradley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Bradley play as Black?
As Black, William Bradley most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is William Bradley's FIDE rating?
William Bradley is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Aug 2026).
How many games has William Bradley played?
Our database contains 62 games by William Bradley, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Bradley?
62 games by William Bradley 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.