Prepare against Colin Sinclair
United Kingdom · World #119,362 classical · FIDE ID 470961
When preparing against Colin Sinclair, expect 1.b3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (71%).
Our database contains 33 games by Colin Sinclair, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Sinclair's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Sinclair 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 | 1,675 | 1,783 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 24.2% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Sinclair's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Sinclair's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 8 | 47.1% | 6.3% |
| b4 | 5 | 29.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 47% of White games, 6.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sinclair usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sinclair usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sinclair usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 29% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sinclair usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Sinclair usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sinclair usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Colin Sinclair's chess games
All 33 games by Colin Sinclair in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Paul A Johnson | 1,885 | 95th ch-GBR Major Open | B06 |
| Jul 2023 | Sebastian Bennett | 1,613 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | A41 |
| Jul 2023 | Ceferino Gonzales | 1,493 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | A10 |
| Aug 2024 | Damien Sobolevski | 1,041 | ch-BCF Major | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,715 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,529 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Sinclair's chess games?
33 games by Colin Sinclair, from Sep 2023 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 Sinclair has played.
What does Colin Sinclair play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Colin Sinclair opens with 1.b3 (47% of games), 1.b4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Sinclair answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games).
What openings does Colin Sinclair play as White?
As White, Colin Sinclair's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Sinclair play as Black?
As Black, Colin Sinclair most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Colin Sinclair's FIDE rating?
Colin Sinclair is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Colin Sinclair played?
Our database contains 33 games by Colin Sinclair, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Sinclair?
33 games by Colin Sinclair 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.