Prepare against Colin Goman
GCI · World #125,089 classical · FIDE ID 10700170
When preparing against Colin Goman, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Colin Goman, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Goman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Goman 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 | 1,660 | 1,919 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,871 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 30 | 44 | 65 | 21.6% |
| As White | 71 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 14 | 17 | 37 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Goman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Goman's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 83.1% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Goman usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Goman usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Goman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Goman usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Goman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Goman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 81.5% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 54.2% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Colin Goman's chess games
All 139 games by Colin Goman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 44 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 4/12/9 | 16.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Cornelius Ippel | 2,108 | 28th Guernsey Open | C30 |
| Oct 2022 | Nigel W Dennis | 1,852 | 46th Guernsey Open | B07 |
| Oct 2009 | Malcolm A Roberts | 1,754 | Guernsey Holiday Open | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Thomas E Borland | 1,695 | Guernsey Holiday Open | A45 |
| Oct 2014 | Alan Collins | 1,645 | 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 33 | 18.5 | 1,616 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 29th Guernsey Open | 2003 | 7 | 1 | 1,799 |
| 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 28th Guernsey Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Goman's chess games?
139 games by Colin Goman, from Jan 2005 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 Goman has played.
What does Colin Goman play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Colin Goman opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Goman answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Colin Goman play as White?
As White, Colin Goman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Goman play as Black?
As Black, Colin Goman most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Colin Goman's FIDE rating?
Colin Goman is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Colin Goman played?
Our database contains 139 games by Colin Goman, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 44 draws, 65 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Goman?
139 games by Colin Goman 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.