Prepare against Manuel Colsen
NLD · World #87,523 classical · FIDE ID 1024779
When preparing against Manuel Colsen, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 67 games by Manuel Colsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Colsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Colsen 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 | 1,766 | 1,784 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 12 | 24 | 31 | 17.9% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 13.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Colsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Colsen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 48.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 32.3% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Colsen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Colsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Colsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Colsen usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Colsen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Manuel Colsen's chess games
All 67 games by Manuel Colsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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, 24 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Klaas Harmsen | 2,092 | PKS Open B | A00 |
| Oct 2018 | Wilhelmus J Van Hoek | 1,882 | 44th Guernsey Open | A90 |
| Oct 2016 | John Glover | 1,826 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | A38 |
| Oct 2015 | Hans Peter Reutimann | 1,780 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | D11 |
| Oct 2014 | James P Watson | 1,735 | 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
| PKS Open B | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,034 |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 2,105 |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 6 | 0 | – |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,573 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,622 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,795 |
| 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | 1997 | 6 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Colsen's chess games?
67 games by Manuel Colsen, from Sep 2011 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 Manuel Colsen has played.
What does Manuel Colsen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Manuel Colsen opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.b4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Colsen answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Manuel Colsen play as White?
As White, Manuel Colsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Colsen play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Colsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Manuel Colsen's FIDE rating?
Manuel Colsen is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Manuel Colsen played?
Our database contains 67 games by Manuel Colsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Colsen?
67 games by Manuel Colsen 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.