Prepare against David O Collier
United Kingdom · World #28,711 classical · FIDE ID 406422
Our database contains 511 games by David O Collier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David O Collier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David O Collier 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 | 1,993 | 2,273 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,009 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,004 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 137 | 209 | 165 | 26.8% |
| As White | 258 | 81 | 104 | 73 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 253 | 56 | 105 | 92 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David O Collier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David O Collier's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 228 | 88.4% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 6.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Collier usually continues Bg5 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Collier usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Collier usually continues e4 (53.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Collier usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Collier usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Collier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 66.9% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 24 | 18.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 90.8% | 42.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
David O Collier's chess games
All 511 games by David O Collier 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: 137 wins, 209 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 81 | 30/31/20 | 37.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 6/9/12 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Malcolm Pein | 2,424 | chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | A85 |
| Jan 2009 | Husein Aziz Nezad | 2,403 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | B19 |
| May 2012 | Jesus Garrido Dominguez | 2,388 | BCF-chTd 1112 (4NCL) | B92 |
| Mar 1995 | Graham D Lee | 2,350 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | A46 |
| Nov 1996 | Harriet V Hunt | 2,315 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Open | 2008 | 23 | 11 | 2,168 |
| Paignton Open | 2012 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,113 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,118 |
| Jersey Open | 2005 | 14 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,048 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 2,043 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 11 | 3 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David O Collier's chess games?
511 games by David O Collier, 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 David O Collier has played.
What does David O Collier play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, David O Collier opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David O Collier answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does David O Collier play as White?
As White, David O Collier's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (81 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David O Collier play as Black?
As Black, David O Collier most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is David O Collier's FIDE rating?
David O Collier is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Apr 2003).
How many games has David O Collier played?
Our database contains 511 games by David O Collier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 209 draws, 165 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David O Collier?
511 games by David O Collier 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.