Prepare against William Milliken
United States · World #79,211 classical · FIDE ID 2037793
When preparing against William Milliken, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by William Milliken, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Milliken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Milliken 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 | 1,792 | 1,811 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Milliken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Milliken's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Milliken usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Milliken usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Milliken usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
William Milliken's chess games
All 60 games by William Milliken in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | William Campers | 1,777 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | C37 |
| Nov 2008 | Peter Sherwood | 1,732 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B21 |
| Jan 2011 | Michael Hilliard | 1,527 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | D05 |
| Jan 2011 | David L Olson | 1,516 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | C58 |
| Aug 2008 | Jerry Morgan | 1,425 | San Francisco Chernev Memorial | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2012 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,804 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2012 | 14 | 6 | 1,751 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2011 | 13 | 5 | 1,518 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2011 | 12 | 5 | 1,553 |
| San Francisco Chernev Memorial | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Milliken's chess games?
60 games by William Milliken, from Mar 2011 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 Milliken has played.
What does William Milliken play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, William Milliken opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Milliken answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does William Milliken play as White?
As White, William Milliken's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Milliken play as Black?
As Black, William Milliken most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is William Milliken's FIDE rating?
William Milliken is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Mar 2026).
How many games has William Milliken played?
Our database contains 60 games by William Milliken, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Milliken?
60 games by William Milliken 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.