Prepare against Alan Collins
United Kingdom · World #124,954 classical · FIDE ID 470120
When preparing against Alan Collins, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Alan Collins, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Collins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan 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 | 1,660 | 1,884 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 47 | 99 | 80 | 20.8% |
| As White | 114 | 27 | 52 | 35 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 112 | 20 | 47 | 45 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Collins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Collins's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 73.7% | 44.6% |
| f4 | 18 | 15.8% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Collins usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 16% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 17.3% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 46.2% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 18 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Alan Collins's chess games
All 226 games by Alan Collins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 47 wins, 99 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 5/14/7 | 19.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Milan Kotva | 2,032 | Olomouc Seniors Open | B07 |
| Aug 2015 | Jozef Vagovsky | 1,939 | 18th Olomouc Seniors Open | A22 |
| Jul 2013 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 1,928 | 35th Politiken Cup | A41 |
| Jan 2007 | Jiri Navratil | 1,846 | Prague Open B 06th | D35 |
| Jan 2007 | Milan Kapoun | 1,824 | Prague Open B 06th | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 55 | 26.5 | 1,573 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,651 |
| 1st Brno Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,590 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Collins's chess games?
226 games by Alan Collins, from Apr 2007 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 Alan Collins has played.
What does Alan Collins play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Alan Collins opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.f4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Collins answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alan Collins play as White?
As White, Alan Collins's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Bird's opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); London System (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Collins play as Black?
As Black, Alan Collins most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Alan Collins's FIDE rating?
Alan Collins is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Alan Collins played?
Our database contains 226 games by Alan Collins, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 99 draws, 80 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Collins?
226 games by Alan 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.