Prepare against Willis Lo
Australia · World #13,514 classical · FIDE ID 3213951
When preparing against Willis Lo, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 98 games by Willis Lo, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Willis Lo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willis Lo 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 | 2,123 | 2,123 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,044 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 45 | 26 | 25 | 45.9% |
| As White | 49 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willis Lo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willis Lo's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 44.9% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 36.7% | 77.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Lo usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lo usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lo usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Lo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Lo usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Willis Lo's chess games
All 98 games by Willis Lo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Sep 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: 45 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Cameron McGowan | 2,221 | ch-AUS | E68 |
| Mar 2018 | Bahman Kargosha | 2,211 | 56th Doeberl Cup | D10 |
| Sep 2026 | Lucas Ni | 2,142 | 2026 NSW State Championships | C77 |
| Jan 2020 | Arthur Huynh | 2,136 | ch-AUS | E04 |
| Jan 2018 | Pieter Bierkens | 2,092 | ch-AUS Major | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2017 | 15 | 10 | 2,010 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-AUS U14 | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 1,393 |
| 2026 NSW State Championships | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,096 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2010 | 7 | 6 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willis Lo's chess games?
98 games by Willis Lo, from May 2011 to Sep 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 Willis Lo has played.
What does Willis Lo play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Willis Lo opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willis Lo answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Willis Lo play as White?
As White, Willis Lo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willis Lo play as Black?
As Black, Willis Lo most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Willis Lo's FIDE rating?
Willis Lo is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Willis Lo played?
Our database contains 98 games by Willis Lo, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willis Lo?
98 games by Willis Lo 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.