Prepare against Colin Federer
FM · CHE · World #5,170 classical · FIDE ID 1345117
When preparing against Colin Federer, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.4% over 72 games.
Our database contains 588 games by Colin Federer, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Colin Federer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Federer 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 | 2,269 | 2,372 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,188 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 588 | 242 | 81 | 265 | 41.2% |
| As White | 292 | 129 | 41 | 122 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 296 | 113 | 40 | 143 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Federer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Federer's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 69.2% | 44.8% |
| d4 | 45 | 15.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 14.4% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Federer usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Federer usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Federer usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Federer usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Federer usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Federer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 89.6% | 40.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 90.2% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.8% | 61.1% |
Colin Federer's chess games
All 588 games by Colin Federer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 242 wins, 81 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/2/14 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 19/11/42 | 26.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/1/13 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 2,585 | Titled Tue | B29 |
| Jun 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,585 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,538 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Nov 2025 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,532 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B94 |
| Mar 2026 | Aarav Dengla | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 279 | 132.5 | 2,255 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 89 | 42 | 2,225 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,047 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,769 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,294 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,127 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Federer's chess games?
588 games by Colin Federer, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Federer has played.
What does Colin Federer play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Colin Federer opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Federer answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Colin Federer play as White?
As White, Colin Federer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Federer play as Black?
As Black, Colin Federer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 26.4% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Colin Federer's FIDE rating?
Colin Federer is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (May 2026).
How many games has Colin Federer played?
Our database contains 588 games by Colin Federer, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 81 draws, 265 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Federer?
588 games by Colin Federer 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.