Prepare against Ernest Colding
United States · World #53,116 classical · FIDE ID 2005646
Our database contains 63 games by Ernest Colding, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernest Colding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernest Colding 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 | 1,881 | 2,217 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,050 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,136 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 19.0% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernest Colding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernest Colding's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Colding usually continues c3 (13.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Colding usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Colding usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ernest Colding's chess games
All 63 games by Ernest Colding 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | John Curdo | 2,375 | 3rd Harry Lyman Open | C49 |
| Jan 1994 | Fabio La Rota | 2,300 | 5th Philadelphia Int | D42 |
| Jan 1994 | Oscar Tan | 2,240 | 5th Philadelphia Int | B32 |
| Jan 1992 | Paul Song | 2,225 | 20th World Open | B22 |
| Apr 2007 | Andres Castaneda | 2,160 | 9th Foxwoods Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbert Paige Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 1 | 2,024 |
| 5th Philadelphia Int | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
| 20th World Open | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,251 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 5 | 0 | 2,053 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 4 | 2 | 2,266 |
| 9th Foxwoods Open | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,242 |
| 42nd Eastern Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| 14th Foxwoods Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernest Colding's chess games?
63 games by Ernest Colding, 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 Ernest Colding has played.
What does Ernest Colding play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ernest Colding opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernest Colding answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ernest Colding play as White?
As White, Ernest Colding's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernest Colding play as Black?
As Black, Ernest Colding most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ernest Colding's FIDE rating?
Ernest Colding is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ernest Colding played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ernest Colding, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernest Colding?
63 games by Ernest Colding 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.