Prepare against William Wedding
Australia · World #55,117 classical · FIDE ID 3216667
Our database contains 60 games by William Wedding, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Wedding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Wedding 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 | 1,873 | 1,973 | Apr 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Wedding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Wedding's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wedding usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Wedding usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Wedding usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wedding usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Wedding usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 88.9% | 65.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
William Wedding's chess games
All 60 games by William Wedding in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Colin Cloudsdale | 2,021 | Adelaide Open | B21 |
| Aug 2011 | Alistair Cameron | 1,955 | Adelaide Open | C88 |
| Aug 2011 | Anand Thiyagarajah | 1,897 | Adelaide Open | C61 |
| Mar 2026 | Tarush Jindal | 1,886 | 2026 South Australian Championships + Candidates | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Edgar Mdinaradze | 1,869 | Adelaide Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,496 |
| Adelaide Open | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,042 |
| Adelaide Interclub B | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 1,391 |
| 2026 South Australian Championships + Candidates | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,754 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,462 |
| Adelaide Interclub | 2004 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Wedding's chess games?
60 games by William Wedding, from May 2012 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 Wedding has played.
What does William Wedding play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, William Wedding opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Wedding answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does William Wedding play as White?
As White, William Wedding's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Wedding play as Black?
As Black, William Wedding most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is William Wedding's FIDE rating?
William Wedding is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Apr 2021).
How many games has William Wedding played?
Our database contains 60 games by William Wedding, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Wedding?
60 games by William Wedding 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.