Prepare against Colin A Costello
United Kingdom · World #53,739 classical · FIDE ID 403580
When preparing against Colin A Costello, expect 1.c4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 497 games by Colin A Costello, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Colin A Costello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin A Costello 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 | 1,878 | 2,080 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 149 | 127 | 221 | 30.0% |
| As White | 244 | 83 | 59 | 102 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 253 | 66 | 68 | 119 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin A Costello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin A Costello's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 241 | 98.8% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Costello usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Costello usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Costello usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Costello usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Costello usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 50.4% | 41.0% |
| e5 | 58 | 47.9% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 25.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Colin A Costello's chess games
All 497 games by Colin A Costello in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 149 wins, 127 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 79 | 30/16/33 | 38.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 20/23/24 | 29.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 4/6/19 | 13.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Ralf Christ | 2,314 | Hamburg Junge Open | A29 |
| Aug 1995 | Philip J Briggs | 2,280 | London SCCU Open | C17 |
| Feb 2004 | Halfdan Kongsted | 2,258 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | D05 |
| Jan 1993 | Kai Kluss | 2,255 | Leeuwarden Open | D62 |
| Feb 2004 | Ivo Timmermans | 2,237 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2004 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,981 |
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,048 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 14 | 5 | 2,086 |
| Hawick Open | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,163 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 10 | 3 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin A Costello's chess games?
497 games by Colin A Costello, from Apr 2003 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 Colin A Costello has played.
What does Colin A Costello play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Colin A Costello opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin A Costello answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Colin A Costello play as White?
As White, Colin A Costello's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (79 games, 38.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (67 games, 29.9% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin A Costello play as Black?
As Black, Colin A Costello most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 13.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Colin A Costello's FIDE rating?
Colin A Costello is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Colin A Costello played?
Our database contains 497 games by Colin A Costello, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 127 draws, 221 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin A Costello?
497 games by Colin A Costello 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.