Prepare against Colin Davis
United Kingdom · World #20,224 classical · FIDE ID 343418740
Our database contains 45 games by Colin Davis, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Colin Davis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Davis 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 | 2,056 | 2,063 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,981 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 35.6% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Davis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Davis's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Colin Davis's chess games
All 45 games by Colin Davis in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D69 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Thomas Carroll | 2,180 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Jai Kothari | 2,158 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A04 |
| Jan 1988 | Kevin Harrison | 2,128 | ch-AUS | D85 |
| Aug 2026 | Hariharan,Shambavi | 2,103 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2025 | Keatan Patel | 2,041 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-AUS | 1988 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,137 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| Newport Open | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,053 |
| Dublin DCU Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,799 |
| Frome Chess Congress 2026 - Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Davis's chess games?
45 games by Colin Davis, from Mar 2023 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 Davis has played.
What does Colin Davis play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Colin Davis opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Davis answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Colin Davis play as White?
As White, Colin Davis's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Davis play as Black?
As Black, Colin Davis most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Colin Davis's FIDE rating?
Colin Davis is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Colin Davis played?
Our database contains 45 games by Colin Davis, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Davis?
45 games by Colin Davis 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.