Prepare against Gerard Colin
France · World #138,016 classical · FIDE ID 551050170
When preparing against Gerard Colin, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Gerard Colin, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Colin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard 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 | 1,626 | 1,695 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,564 | 1,686 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,523 | 1,685 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Colin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Colin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Gerard Colin's chess games
All 36 games by Gerard Colin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Jean-Roger Louvrier Saint-Mary | 1,780 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | A02 |
| Mar 2021 | Jocelyne Wolfangel | 1,188 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A02 |
| Mar 2021 | Cedric Battah | 1,116 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,622 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,908 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,406 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Colin's chess games?
36 games by Gerard Colin, from Mar 2019 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 Gerard Colin has played.
What does Gerard Colin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gerard Colin opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Colin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard Colin play as White?
As White, Gerard Colin's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Canard Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Colin play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Colin most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gerard Colin's FIDE rating?
Gerard Colin is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess, 1,564 in rapid and 1,523 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Gerard Colin played?
Our database contains 36 games by Gerard Colin, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Colin?
36 games by Gerard 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.