Prepare against Colin Moriniaux
France · World #20,797 classical · FIDE ID 26039320
Our database contains 55 games by Colin Moriniaux, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Moriniaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Moriniaux 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 | 2,051 | 2,127 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,063 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,067 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 5 | 26 | 43.6% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Moriniaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Moriniaux's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Moriniaux usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Moriniaux usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Moriniaux usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Colin Moriniaux's chess games
All 55 games by Colin Moriniaux in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Michel Vernay | 2,533 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | A02 |
| Jul 2023 | Stephane Sorbe | 2,320 | Clichy Rapid Open | D05 |
| Jul 2020 | Giacomo Zecirovic | 1,813 | 53rd Biel HTO | E49 |
| Jul 2020 | Magdalena Moerwald | 1,791 | 53rd Biel HTO | D38 |
| Nov 2020 | Armand Mallevaey | 1,782 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,972 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,847 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,192 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,174 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,742 |
| Bois Colombes Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Moriniaux's chess games?
55 games by Colin Moriniaux, from May 2012 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 Moriniaux has played.
What does Colin Moriniaux play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Colin Moriniaux opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Moriniaux answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Colin Moriniaux play as White?
As White, Colin Moriniaux's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Moriniaux play as Black?
As Black, Colin Moriniaux most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Colin Moriniaux's FIDE rating?
Colin Moriniaux is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Colin Moriniaux played?
Our database contains 55 games by Colin Moriniaux, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Moriniaux?
55 games by Colin Moriniaux 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.