Prepare against Arnaud Colson
France · World #26,079 classical · FIDE ID 610240
Our database contains 164 games by Arnaud Colson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Colson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Colson 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 | 2,010 | 2,212 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,078 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 49 | 39 | 76 | 29.9% |
| As White | 85 | 31 | 20 | 34 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 18 | 19 | 42 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaud Colson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaud Colson's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 51.8% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 22 | 25.9% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 14.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.9% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Colson usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Colson usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Colson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Colson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Colson usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Colson usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 48.7% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 6.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Arnaud Colson's chess games
All 164 games by Arnaud Colson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 49 wins, 39 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Artem Omelja | 2,472 | 37th Metz Open | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Gianlazzaro Sanna | 2,370 | 13th Metz Open | A16 |
| Dec 2006 | Asher Glicenstein | 2,278 | Paris Multicoms B | A45 |
| Jan 1995 | Armel-David Wolff | 2,270 | 13th Metz Open | B00 |
| Nov 2004 | Stanislas Loiret | 2,258 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,239 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| Nancy B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 28th Metz Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| Paris Multicoms B | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,080 |
| 32nd Metz Open | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,175 |
| 29th Metz Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Colson's chess games?
164 games by Arnaud Colson, from Apr 2003 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 Arnaud Colson has played.
What does Arnaud Colson play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Arnaud Colson opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Colson answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Colson play as White?
As White, Arnaud Colson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Colson play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Colson most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Arnaud Colson's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Colson is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Arnaud Colson played?
Our database contains 164 games by Arnaud Colson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 39 draws, 76 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Colson?
164 games by Arnaud Colson 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.