Prepare against William G Armstrong
United Kingdom · World #68,562 classical · FIDE ID 413712
When preparing against William G Armstrong, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 259 games by William G Armstrong, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William G Armstrong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William G Armstrong 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 | 1,826 | 1,978 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 79 | 70 | 110 | 30.5% |
| As White | 124 | 43 | 35 | 46 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 36 | 35 | 64 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William G Armstrong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William G Armstrong's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 62.1% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 24.2% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.5% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 79.5% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 16.7% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 93.2% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
William G Armstrong's chess games
All 259 games by William G Armstrong in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 79 wins, 70 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,225 | ch-EU Union | B21 |
| Sep 2006 | Andrew Dunn | 2,199 | ch-EU Union | E87 |
| Sep 2010 | Henning Nielsen | 2,143 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | D04 |
| Aug 2004 | Arthur Pinkerton | 2,105 | ch-GBR Seniors | A29 |
| Jan 2008 | Richard A Beach | 2,088 | ch-ENG Seniors | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,841 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,692 |
| London Crouch Open | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William G Armstrong's chess games?
259 games by William G Armstrong, from Jul 2005 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 G Armstrong has played.
What does William G Armstrong play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, William G Armstrong opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William G Armstrong answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does William G Armstrong play as White?
As White, William G Armstrong's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William G Armstrong play as Black?
As Black, William G Armstrong most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is William G Armstrong's FIDE rating?
William G Armstrong is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2009).
How many games has William G Armstrong played?
Our database contains 259 games by William G Armstrong, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 70 draws, 110 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against William G Armstrong?
259 games by William G Armstrong 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.