Prepare against Erwan Colin
France · World #76,616 classical · FIDE ID 691755
When preparing against Erwan Colin, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Erwan Colin, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwan Colin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwan Colin 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 | 1,800 | 1,834 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwan Colin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwan Colin's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Colin usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Colin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Colin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Erwan Colin's chess games
All 57 games by Erwan Colin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Regis Kerebel | 1,980 | chT3-FRA 0405 | C45 |
| Oct 2003 | Eugene Hocher | 1,880 | 9th Fouesnant Open | D60 |
| Apr 2005 | Georges Havelka | 1,820 | chT3-FRA 0405 | B02 |
| Feb 2003 | Eric Delaire | 1,810 | ch-Finistere | C78 |
| Oct 2003 | Julie Bacon | 1,790 | 9th Fouesnant Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Fouesnant Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-Finistere | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,876 |
| chB-Finistere 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 1,777 |
| chT-Finistere 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,579 |
| chT-Finistere 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-Finistere 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwan Colin's chess games?
57 games by Erwan Colin, from Jul 2016 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 Erwan Colin has played.
What does Erwan Colin play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Erwan Colin opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwan Colin answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Erwan Colin play as White?
As White, Erwan Colin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwan Colin play as Black?
As Black, Erwan Colin most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Erwan Colin's FIDE rating?
Erwan Colin is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Erwan Colin played?
Our database contains 57 games by Erwan Colin, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwan Colin?
57 games by Erwan Colin 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.