Prepare against Didier Collas
IM · France · World #2,109 classical · FIDE ID 602680
Our database contains 916 games by Didier Collas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Collas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Collas 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 | 2,376 | 2,472 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,385 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 916 | 333 | 355 | 227 | 36.4% |
| As White | 456 | 173 | 193 | 89 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 460 | 160 | 162 | 138 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Collas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Collas's side.
First moves as White (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 38.8% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 116 | 25.4% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 21.9% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 46 | 10.1% | 65.2% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Collas usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Collas usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Collas usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Collas usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Collas usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Collas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 64.2% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 18.4% | 63.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.5% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 85 | 49.1% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 75 | 43.4% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Didier Collas's chess games
All 916 games by Didier Collas 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: 333 wins, 355 draws, 227 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 42 | 15/22/5 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/10/15 | 34.2% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 32 | 7/14/11 | 21.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/16/4 | 16.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 46 | 25/14/7 | 54.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 39 | 11/16/12 | 28.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 5/13/8 | 19.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,593 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C45 |
| Jul 2003 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,593 | Montpellier Open | C43 |
| Feb 2005 | Nicolas Clery | 2,557 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B00 |
| Jan 1996 | Mladen Palac | 2,545 | Geneve Open | B84 |
| Jul 2017 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,531 | 8th Vaujany Open A | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2016 | 101 | 64.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-FRA | 1998 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,342 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2013 | 20 | 12 | 2,455 |
| Cannes Open | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,390 |
| chB-FRA | 1995 | 17 | 9 | 2,284 |
| Geneve Open | 1996 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,447 |
| Cap d'Agde Open | 2006 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,461 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Collas's chess games?
916 games by Didier Collas, 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 Didier Collas has played.
What does Didier Collas play on the first move as White?
Across 456 games with White in our database, Didier Collas opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Collas answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Didier Collas play as White?
As White, Didier Collas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 21.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 456 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Collas play as Black?
As Black, Didier Collas most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 460 games.
What is Didier Collas's FIDE rating?
Didier Collas is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,472 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Didier Collas played?
Our database contains 916 games by Didier Collas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 333 wins, 355 draws, 227 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Collas?
916 games by Didier Collas 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.