Prepare against Colin Pace
CM · Malta · World #12,347 classical · FIDE ID 5600189
Our database contains 267 games by Colin Pace, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Pace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Pace 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 | 2,137 | 2,196 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,131 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,120 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 94 | 57 | 116 | 35.2% |
| As White | 140 | 55 | 31 | 54 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 127 | 39 | 26 | 62 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Pace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Pace's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 99.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pace usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pace usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pace usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 98.4% | 40.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 31.8% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Colin Pace's chess games
All 267 games by Colin Pace in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 57 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Chen Zhu | 2,480 | Olympiad-39 | A81 |
| Jun 2012 | James Cobb | 2,411 | London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | C08 |
| Jul 2022 | Emilio Bastidas Rodriguez | 2,351 | Olympiad-44 | B42 |
| May 2006 | Nicholas Van der Nat | 2,296 | Olympiad-37 | B33 |
| Feb 2007 | Elena Boric | 2,281 | ch-Mediterranean 4th | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MLT | 1996 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,239 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Pace's chess games?
267 games by Colin Pace, from Apr 2003 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 Pace has played.
What does Colin Pace play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Colin Pace opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Pace answers 1...c5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Colin Pace play as White?
As White, Colin Pace's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Pace play as Black?
As Black, Colin Pace most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Colin Pace's FIDE rating?
Colin Pace is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Colin Pace played?
Our database contains 267 games by Colin Pace, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 57 draws, 116 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Pace?
267 games by Colin Pace 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.