Prepare against Collins Young
Kenya · World #109,930 classical · FIDE ID 10801391
When preparing against Collins Young, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Collins Young, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Collins Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Collins Young 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 | 1,702 | 1,867 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,884 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,818 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 44.1% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2025): 493 rated games against 325 different opponents, across 74 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 382 | 192 | 77 | 113 | 50.3% | 1,673 | 1,688 | 12 |
| Rapid | 51 | 29 | 12 | 10 | 56.9% | 1,607 | 1,680 | 10 |
| Blitz | 45 | 25 | 2 | 18 | 55.6% | 1,550 | 1,561 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 111 | 26 | 16 | 69 | 23.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 232 | 118 | 63 | 51 | 50.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 4 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 59 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 1,662 | 1,652 |
| 2024 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 1,590 | 1,662 |
| 2023 | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 1,567 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 54 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 1,549 | 1,577 |
| 2021 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1,747 | 1,747 |
| 2019 | 72 | 35 | 15 | 22 | 1,637 | 1,637 |
| 2018 | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1,664 | 1,642 |
| 2017 | 67 | 38 | 10 | 19 | 1,602 | 1,671 |
| 2016 | 50 | 27 | 8 | 15 | 1,725 | 1,768 |
| 2015 | 47 | 33 | 2 | 12 | 1,860 | 1,883 |
| 2014 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2,016 | 1,816 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2,135 | 2,001 |
Where Collins Young has played
Kenya (73) · Uganda (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Collins Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Collins Young's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 77.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Young usually continues Bf4 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Collins Young's chess games
All 34 games by Collins Young in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Stephen Sijenyi Ouma | 2,009 | chT-KEN | D02 |
| Dec 2021 | Simiyu Amos | 1,943 | ch-KEN | D00 |
| Nov 2019 | Karan Renold Christie | 1,693 | chT-KEN | A48 |
| Feb 2017 | Trevor Mulindi | 1,530 | chT-KEN | D02 |
| Dec 2022 | Stanley Omondi | 1,460 | ch-KEN | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,725 |
| 7th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,029 |
| Dar es Salaam Open | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 2,295 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 6th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,802 |
| Nairobi Satellite Open B | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,797 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Collins Young's chess games?
34 games by Collins Young, from Apr 2015 to Oct 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 Collins Young has played.
What does Collins Young play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Collins Young opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Collins Young answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Collins Young play as White?
As White, Collins Young's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Collins Young play as Black?
As Black, Collins Young most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Collins Young's FIDE rating?
Collins Young is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Collins Young played?
Our database contains 34 games by Collins Young, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Collins Young?
34 games by Collins Young 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.