Prepare against William Jordan
FM · Australia · World #18,687 classical · FIDE ID 3200876
When preparing against William Jordan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 222 games by William Jordan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Jordan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Jordan 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 | 2,069 | 2,333 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,257 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,102 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 111 | 38 | 73 | 50.0% |
| As White | 111 | 65 | 20 | 26 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 111 | 46 | 18 | 47 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Jordan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Jordan's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 85.6% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.1% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jordan usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jordan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jordan usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 77.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Jordan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Jordan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Jordan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 36.2% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 29.8% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 23.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 80.6% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
William Jordan's chess games
All 222 games by William Jordan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 111 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1997 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,430 | ch-AUS | B12 |
| Jan 1994 | Guy West | 2,410 | Melbourne | B13 |
| Jan 2012 | Max Illingworth | 2,401 | ch-AUS Major | C70 |
| Jan 1995 | Tim Reilly | 2,350 | Australian Masters | B08 |
| Jan 2002 | David C Smerdon | 2,326 | ch-AUS | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 52 | 27.5 | 2,213 |
| Australian Masters | 2005 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,236 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,226 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-AUS Open | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,354 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| Melbourne | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,430 |
| Adelaide Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Jordan's chess games?
222 games by William Jordan, from Apr 2003 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 Jordan has played.
What does William Jordan play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, William Jordan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Jordan answers 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does William Jordan play as White?
As White, William Jordan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 65.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Jordan play as Black?
As Black, William Jordan most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is William Jordan's FIDE rating?
William Jordan is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2004).
How many games has William Jordan played?
Our database contains 222 games by William Jordan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Jordan?
222 games by William Jordan 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.