Prepare against Colin Prince
Canada · World #47,556 classical · FIDE ID 2620880
When preparing against Colin Prince, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Colin Prince, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Prince's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Prince 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 | 1,903 | 1,928 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,904 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 117 | 35 | 78 | 50.9% |
| As White | 115 | 62 | 15 | 38 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 115 | 55 | 20 | 40 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Prince's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Prince's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 91.3% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Prince usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Prince usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Prince usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Prince usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Prince usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 91.1% | 53.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Colin Prince's chess games
All 230 games by Colin Prince in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 117 wins, 35 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C62 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Arvin Dawa | 2,239 | Winnipeg Rosenbloom Memorial | D03 |
| Oct 2018 | Theo Wolchock | 2,182 | Winnipeg TNT October Open | D40 |
| Dec 2019 | Oyeyemi A Abioye | 2,068 | Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | C50 |
| Jul 2017 | Jay S. Khedkar | 2,027 | Winnipeg Open | B84 |
| Jun 2005 | Edward Tang | 2,022 | Winnipeg Grand Station Challenge | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Open | 2019 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,892 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 1,882 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 1,821 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,697 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,715 |
| Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | 2019 | 12 | 8 | 1,981 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2019 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,858 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,616 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Blair A Rutter (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Prince's chess games?
230 games by Colin Prince, from Oct 2015 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 Prince has played.
What does Colin Prince play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Colin Prince opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Prince answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Colin Prince play as White?
As White, Colin Prince's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Prince play as Black?
As Black, Colin Prince most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Colin Prince's FIDE rating?
Colin Prince is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Colin Prince played?
Our database contains 230 games by Colin Prince, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 35 draws, 78 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Prince?
230 games by Colin Prince 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.