Prepare against Andrew Colvin
Canada · World #44,593 classical · FIDE ID 2621517
When preparing against Andrew Colvin, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 66 games by Andrew Colvin, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Colvin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Colvin 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 | 1,915 | 1,915 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 29 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Colvin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Colvin's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 60.0% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Colvin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Colvin usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Colvin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Colvin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Colvin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Colvin usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Andrew Colvin's chess games
All 66 games by Andrew Colvin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Merlin Nazareno | 2,005 | Newmarket Aurora Fall Open | A85 |
| Oct 2018 | Jeffrey R Zhao | 1,995 | Newmarket Aurora Fall Open | E99 |
| Mar 2018 | William Li | 1,918 | Aurora Spring Open | E39 |
| Jul 2026 | Alcantara,Maximo | 1,907 | Quebec Open 2026 | B03 |
| Jul 2026 | Lamontagne,Damien | 1,861 | Quebec Open 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN U16 | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2018 | 13 | 9 | 1,878 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,096 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,135 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,929 |
| Newmarket Aurora Fall Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,117 |
| Guelph Fall Pro-Am | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,112 |
| Guelph Winter Pro-Am | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,994 |
Interactive opening tree from all 66 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Colvin's chess games?
66 games by Andrew Colvin, from Aug 2015 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 Andrew Colvin has played.
What does Andrew Colvin play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Andrew Colvin opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Colvin answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrew Colvin play as White?
As White, Andrew Colvin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Colvin play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Colvin most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Andrew Colvin's FIDE rating?
Andrew Colvin is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrew Colvin played?
Our database contains 66 games by Andrew Colvin, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 29 draws, 19 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Colvin?
66 games by Andrew Colvin 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.