Prepare against Jonathan Collins
United Kingdom · World #62,439 classical · FIDE ID 438456
When preparing against Jonathan Collins, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Jonathan Collins, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 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 | 1,847 | 1,897 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,880 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 33.8% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 33.3% |
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 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 53.7% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 19 | 46.3% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Collins usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Collins usually continues Ne2 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% 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 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Jonathan Collins's chess games
All 80 games by Jonathan Collins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | J 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 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| English Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2,059 |
| ch-GBR 105th Morning Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
| 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Collins's chess games?
80 games by Jonathan Collins, from Apr 2014 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 Jonathan Collins has played.
What does Jonathan Collins play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jonathan Collins opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% 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: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 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 (8 games, 25.0% 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 39 games.
What is Jonathan Collins's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Collins is currently rated 1,847 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 80 games by Jonathan Collins, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Collins?
80 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.