Prepare against William Hoyland
Norway · World #45,187 classical · FIDE ID 1582666
When preparing against William Hoyland, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by William Hoyland, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find William Hoyland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Hoyland 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 | 1,913 | 1,956 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,847 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
| As White | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Hoyland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Hoyland's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hoyland usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hoyland usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hoyland usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
William Hoyland's chess games
All 30 games by William Hoyland in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tallak U. Narland | 2,185 | Høstturnering i langsjakk Sandnes SK | — |
| Jan 2026 | Even Hetland | 2,056 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | E62 |
| Jan 2026 | Hallvard Haug Flatebo | 1,963 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | D01 |
| Aug 2026 | Leiv Ove Bollestad | 1,747 | Stavanger GP August | A | — |
| May 2025 | Sindre Birkeland Juhlin | 1,714 | Norway Chess Open 2025 | ELO - Open | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,987 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,834 |
| Stavanger GP August | A | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,852 |
| Norway Chess Open 2025 | ELO - Open | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| Klubbmesterskap langsjakk 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| Høstturnering i langsjakk Sandnes SK | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,204 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe U26+A (f. 06-08) | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,781 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | B | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Hoyland's chess games?
30 games by William Hoyland, from Jun 2023 to Oct 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 Hoyland has played.
What does William Hoyland play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, William Hoyland opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Hoyland answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does William Hoyland play as White?
As White, William Hoyland's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Hoyland play as Black?
As Black, William Hoyland most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is William Hoyland's FIDE rating?
William Hoyland is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jan 2026).
How many games has William Hoyland played?
Our database contains 30 games by William Hoyland, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Hoyland?
30 games by William Hoyland 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.