Prepare against William Lin
United Kingdom · World #61,902 classical · FIDE ID 343433766
When preparing against William Lin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by William Lin, covering Dec 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find William Lin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Lin 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 | 1,850 | 1,850 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,875 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Lin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Lin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Lin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
William Lin's chess games
All 30 games by William Lin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | George Georgiou | 1,801 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | B13 |
| Oct 2026 | Aviraj Bhaduri | 1,767 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | B43 |
| Jul 2026 | Filip Buchwald | 1,742 | VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | C54 |
| Jun 2026 | Jason Hu | 1,714 | 2026 British Primary Team Challenge Final | C10 |
| Aug 2026 | Isaac Cabrera Martel | 1,689 | VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,365 |
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,014 |
| 2026 British Primary Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,861 |
| V Open Chess Menorca 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Lin's chess games?
30 games by William Lin, from Dec 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 Lin has played.
What does William Lin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, William Lin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Lin answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does William Lin play as White?
As White, William Lin's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Lin play as Black?
As Black, William Lin most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is William Lin's FIDE rating?
William Lin is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Oct 2026).
How many games has William Lin played?
Our database contains 30 games by William Lin, covering Dec 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Lin?
30 games by William Lin 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.