Prepare against William Rumley
Australia · World #42,037 classical · FIDE ID 3223698
Our database contains 41 games by William Rumley, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Rumley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Rumley 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 | 1,926 | 1,976 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,965 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 5 | 26 | 24.4% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Rumley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Rumley's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (65% of these games) — Rumley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rumley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rumley usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
William Rumley's chess games
All 41 games by William Rumley in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ren (Alex) Min | 2,012 | ch-AUS | B12 |
| Mar 2016 | Denis McMahon | 1,781 | Tasmania Open | B40 |
| Jun 2016 | Nigel Lewis | 1,546 | ch-Tasmania | C41 |
| Jan 2014 | Jason Yan | 409 | ch-AUS U08 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-AUS U08 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 532 |
| ch-ACT | 2014 | 8 | 1 | 669 |
| ch-Tasmania | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,365 |
| Tasmania Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,626 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,955 |
| Oceania Zonal | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,264 |
| Burnie Tasmania Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Rumley's chess games?
41 games by William Rumley, from May 2019 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 Rumley has played.
What does William Rumley play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, William Rumley opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Rumley answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William Rumley play as White?
As White, William Rumley's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Rumley play as Black?
As Black, William Rumley most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is William Rumley's FIDE rating?
William Rumley is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Apr 2025).
How many games has William Rumley played?
Our database contains 41 games by William Rumley, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Rumley?
41 games by William Rumley 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.