Prepare against Colin Purdon
United Kingdom · World #38,202 classical · FIDE ID 408581
When preparing against Colin Purdon, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Colin Purdon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Purdon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Purdon 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 | 1,943 | 2,148 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 2,099 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,993 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 99 | 145 | 61 | 32.5% |
| As White | 156 | 59 | 69 | 28 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 149 | 40 | 76 | 33 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Purdon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Purdon's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 95.5% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.5% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Purdon usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Purdon usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Purdon usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Purdon usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Purdon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Purdon usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 47.3% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 17 | 30.9% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 65.5% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 32.8% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Colin Purdon's chess games
All 305 games by Colin Purdon 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: 99 wins, 145 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/14/2 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Richard A Bates | 2,375 | 100th ch-GBR | E90 |
| Oct 2018 | Harry Grieve | 2,292 | 44th Guernsey Open | A40 |
| Jan 2001 | Philip R Bonafont | 2,244 | Kidlington Congress 25th | E32 |
| Dec 2008 | John1 Reid | 2,230 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | E92 |
| Nov 2012 | Russell G Granat | 2,218 | chT-BCF1a 1213 (4NCL) | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,113 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,026 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,062 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,128 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,077 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 1,964 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Purdon's chess games?
305 games by Colin Purdon, 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 Purdon has played.
What does Colin Purdon play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Colin Purdon opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Purdon answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Colin Purdon play as White?
As White, Colin Purdon's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Purdon play as Black?
As Black, Colin Purdon most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Colin Purdon's FIDE rating?
Colin Purdon is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Colin Purdon played?
Our database contains 305 games by Colin Purdon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 145 draws, 61 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Purdon?
305 games by Colin Purdon 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.