Prepare against William Coe
United States · World #21,921 classical · FIDE ID 30913624
When preparing against William Coe, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 7.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 707 games by William Coe, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find William Coe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Coe 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 | 2,042 | 2,124 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 2,078 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 129 | 56 | 522 | 18.2% |
| As White | 342 | 64 | 31 | 247 | 18.7% |
| As Black | 365 | 65 | 25 | 275 | 17.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Coe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Coe's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 342 | 100.0% | 23.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 23.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Coe usually continues Nf3 (24.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Coe usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Coe usually continues d4 (20.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 100.0% | 17.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 50.8% | 28.2% |
| d5 | 47 | 38.5% | 27.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 4.1% | 30.0% |
William Coe's chess games
All 707 games by William Coe in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 129 wins, 56 draws, 522 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 59 | 10/6/43 | 16.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 10/3/26 | 25.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 7/2/29 | 18.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 8/4/23 | 22.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 2/4/17 | 8.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 2/0/14 | 12.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 2/0/13 | 13.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 125 | 19/8/98 | 15.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 2/2/24 | 7.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 14 | 1/1/12 | 7.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Jun 2025 | Gennadij Sagalchik | 2,434 | Titled Tue Early | D01 |
| May 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | D58 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 691 | 155 | 1,962 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,795 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,937 |
| Charlotte ALTO 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Coe's chess games?
707 games by William Coe, from Jan 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 William Coe has played.
What does William Coe play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, William Coe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Coe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does William Coe play as White?
As White, William Coe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 16.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 18.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Coe play as Black?
As Black, William Coe most often plays: Sicilian (125 games, 15.2% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 365 games.
What is William Coe's FIDE rating?
William Coe is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jun 2016).
How many games has William Coe played?
Our database contains 707 games by William Coe, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 56 draws, 522 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Coe?
707 games by William Coe 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.