Prepare against Colin G Vernon
United Kingdom · World #142,460 classical · FIDE ID 434418
When preparing against Colin G Vernon, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 113 games by Colin G Vernon, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Colin G Vernon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin G Vernon 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 | 1,613 | 1,638 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,541 | 1,575 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,617 | 1,698 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 18 | 54 | 36.3% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 10 | 23 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin G Vernon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin G Vernon's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 96.4% | 50.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Vernon usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Vernon usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vernon usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vernon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 76.9% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Colin G Vernon's chess games
All 113 games by Colin G Vernon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Ganesh Balaji Kadalarasan | 1,728 | 14th 4NCL Online U2000 Open | B28 |
| Sep 2020 | Stephen G Wootton | 1,637 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | C47 |
| Feb 2021 | Alec Grice | 1,635 | 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | C00 |
| Apr 2021 | Chris A Fraser | 1,629 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online U1700 Open | B34 |
| Mar 2021 | Sam Bentham | 1,623 | 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U140 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 235 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major | 2013 | 8 | 0 | 1,098 |
| ch-BCF Yates Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 106 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,418 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,358 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,355 |
| ch-BCF U120 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 111 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Intermed Open | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin G Vernon's chess games?
113 games by Colin G Vernon, from Jan 2014 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 G Vernon has played.
What does Colin G Vernon play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Colin G Vernon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin G Vernon answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Colin G Vernon play as White?
As White, Colin G Vernon's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin G Vernon play as Black?
As Black, Colin G Vernon most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Colin G Vernon's FIDE rating?
Colin G Vernon is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,541 in rapid and 1,617 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,638 (May 2025).
How many games has Colin G Vernon played?
Our database contains 113 games by Colin G Vernon, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin G Vernon?
113 games by Colin G Vernon 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.