Prepare against Adam Collins
FM · Ireland · World #2,970 classical · FIDE ID 2512300
When preparing against Adam Collins, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 856 games by Adam Collins, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adam Collins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Collins 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 | 2,340 | 2,344 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,249 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,271 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 856 | 342 | 165 | 349 | 40.0% |
| As White | 427 | 174 | 87 | 166 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 429 | 168 | 78 | 183 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Collins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Collins's side.
First moves as White (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 33.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 142 | 33.3% | 45.4% |
| d4 | 129 | 30.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 45.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Collins usually continues e3 (51.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Collins usually continues e3 (38.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Collins usually continues e3 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 33.2% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 53 | 27.9% | 62.3% |
| a6 | 44 | 23.2% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 8.4% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 6.3% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 50.7% | 47.2% |
| b5 | 42 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 12.9% | 36.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Adam Collins's chess games
All 856 games by Adam Collins in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 342 wins, 165 draws, 349 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 107 | 41/18/48 | 38.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 55 | 23/3/29 | 41.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/10/14 | 36.8% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 33 | 16/3/14 | 48.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,637 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Apr 2024 | V Pranav | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Oct 2025 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,595 | 23rd Cap D'Agde Open | A49 |
| Apr 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Sep 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,545 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 523 | 244.5 | 2,248 |
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 1,946 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 10 | 2,329 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 15 | 2 | 2,081 |
| Glorney Cup | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,840 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,647 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Collins's chess games?
856 games by Adam Collins, from Nov 2017 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 Adam Collins has played.
What does Adam Collins play on the first move as White?
Across 426 games with White in our database, Adam Collins opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Collins answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...a6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...b5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Adam Collins play as White?
As White, Adam Collins's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (107 games, 38.3% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Collins play as Black?
As Black, Adam Collins most often plays: St. George Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Polish Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Adam Collins's FIDE rating?
Adam Collins is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Adam Collins played?
Our database contains 856 games by Adam Collins, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 342 wins, 165 draws, 349 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Collins?
856 games by Adam Collins 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.