Prepare against William Ward
United Kingdom · World #58,479 classical · FIDE ID 409693
Our database contains 107 games by William Ward, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Ward's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Ward 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 | 1,861 | 2,002 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 39 | 32 | 36 | 36.4% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 10 | 19 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Ward's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Ward's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 42.3% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 19 | 36.5% | 42.1% |
| f4 | 11 | 21.2% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (95% of these games) — Ward usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ward usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Ward usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ward usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 46.4% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 66.7% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
William Ward's chess games
All 107 games by William Ward in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Paul A Hutchinson | 2,149 | ch-BCF Major 92nd | A03 |
| Aug 2005 | Henry G Duncanson | 2,141 | ch-BCF Major 92nd | A03 |
| Dec 2018 | Cocoro Matsumura | 1,723 | 10th London CSC Weekend U2050 Open | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Andrew Kirby | 1,623 | 10th London CSC Weekend U2050 Open | A21 |
| Sep 2013 | Mariela Ebeling | 1,354 | chT-Nordic School | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City Club Invitation | 1900 | 12 | 8.5 | – |
| British CF-05 Championship | 1908 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 1,930 |
| British CF-02 Championship | 1905 | 11 | 7 | – |
| British CF-04 Championship | 1907 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| British CF-06 Championship | 1909 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| ENG-USA Match | 1911 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Marshall-Ward Match | 1902 | 6 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Ward's chess games?
107 games by William Ward, from Oct 2004 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 Ward has played.
What does William Ward play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, William Ward opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Ward answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does William Ward play as White?
As White, William Ward's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Ward play as Black?
As Black, William Ward most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is William Ward's FIDE rating?
William Ward is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Jul 2011).
How many games has William Ward played?
Our database contains 107 games by William Ward, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Ward?
107 games by William Ward 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.