Prepare against Jonathan Collins
United Kingdom · World #62,300 classical · FIDE ID 438456
When preparing against Jonathan Collins, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 86 games by Jonathan Collins, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Collins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Collins 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 | 1,880 | 1,897 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,880 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 37.2% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Collins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Collins's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 54.5% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 20 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Collins usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Collins usually continues Ne2 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jonathan Collins's chess games
All 86 games by Jonathan Collins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Sep 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Jon P Manley | 2,096 | English Open | C53 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexander Warren | 2,011 | 105th ch-GBR Major | A45 |
| Jul 2015 | Ian J Clarke | 2,005 | ch-BCF U180 | C77 |
| Jul 2018 | Chris Doran | 1,967 | ch-GBR 105th Weekend Open | B00 |
| Jul 2017 | Martin Gawne | 1,964 | 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,666 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| English Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2,059 |
| ch-GBR 105th Morning Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Collins's chess games?
86 games by Jonathan Collins, from Apr 2014 to Sep 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 Jonathan Collins has played.
What does Jonathan Collins play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Jonathan Collins opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Collins answers 1...Nc6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Collins play as White?
As White, Jonathan Collins's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Collins play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Collins most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jonathan Collins's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Collins is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Jonathan Collins played?
Our database contains 86 games by Jonathan Collins, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Collins?
86 games by Jonathan Collins 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.