Prepare against Colin Ensslinger
DEU · World #25,334 classical · FIDE ID 16226011
Our database contains 138 games by Colin Ensslinger, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Ensslinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Ensslinger 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 | 2,016 | 2,095 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 1,984 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,060 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 53 | 30 | 55 | 38.4% |
| As White | 64 | 27 | 13 | 24 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 74 | 26 | 17 | 31 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Ensslinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Ensslinger's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 26 | 40.6% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 24 | 37.5% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 41% of White games, 55.8% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Ensslinger usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ensslinger usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ensslinger usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ensslinger usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ensslinger usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ensslinger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 81.6% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Colin Ensslinger's chess games
All 138 games by Colin Ensslinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 53 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Robert Gabriel | 2,212 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | D05 |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Ahlberg | 2,207 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | Jakob Noennig | 2,164 | German Youth Teams | C44 |
| Mar 2020 | Stephen Kutzner | 2,161 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A01 |
| Mar 2020 | Erich Flach | 2,073 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 1,749 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,570 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,763 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,391 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,991 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,871 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Ensslinger's chess games?
138 games by Colin Ensslinger, from Jun 2016 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 Colin Ensslinger has played.
What does Colin Ensslinger play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Colin Ensslinger opens with 1.b3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Ensslinger answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Colin Ensslinger play as White?
As White, Colin Ensslinger's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Ensslinger play as Black?
As Black, Colin Ensslinger most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Colin Ensslinger's FIDE rating?
Colin Ensslinger is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Colin Ensslinger played?
Our database contains 138 games by Colin Ensslinger, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Ensslinger?
138 games by Colin Ensslinger 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.