Prepare against Collin Colbow
IM · DEU · World #1,067 classical · FIDE ID 16201132
Our database contains 1,231 games by Collin Colbow, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Collin Colbow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Collin Colbow 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 | 2,446 | 2,455 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,279 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,452 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,231 | 502 | 314 | 415 | 40.8% |
| As White | 598 | 258 | 152 | 188 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 633 | 244 | 162 | 227 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Collin Colbow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Collin Colbow's side.
First moves as White (598 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 503 | 84.1% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 24 | 4.0% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 17 | 2.8% | 58.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Colbow usually continues Nf3 (50.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Colbow usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Colbow usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Colbow usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Colbow usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Colbow usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 236 | 75.4% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 61 | 19.5% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 93.4% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Collin Colbow's chess games
All 1,231 games by Collin Colbow in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 502 wins, 314 draws, 415 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 66 | 27/13/26 | 40.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 17/14/26 | 29.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 48 | 24/10/14 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 22/8/15 | 48.9% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 123 | 54/25/44 | 43.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 45 | 15/18/12 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 13/9/14 | 36.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 15/1/7 | 65.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,648 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | B90 |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,624 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | B67 |
| Jul 2019 | Igor Lysyj | 2,623 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C07 |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,608 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Apr 2022 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,541 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 328 | 146.5 | 2,222 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,085 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 27 | 12 | 2,307 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 1,816 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,689 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,296 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Collin Colbow's chess games?
1,231 games by Collin Colbow, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Collin Colbow has played.
What does Collin Colbow play on the first move as White?
Across 598 games with White in our database, Collin Colbow opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Collin Colbow answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does Collin Colbow play as White?
As White, Collin Colbow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 29.8% win rate); Italian Game (48 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 598 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Collin Colbow play as Black?
As Black, Collin Colbow most often plays: Sicilian (123 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 633 games.
What is Collin Colbow's FIDE rating?
Collin Colbow is currently rated 2,446 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Collin Colbow played?
Our database contains 1,231 games by Collin Colbow, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 502 wins, 314 draws, 415 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Collin Colbow?
1,231 games by Collin Colbow 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.