Prepare against Mark A. Collins
Ireland · World #30,427 classical · FIDE ID 2502364
Our database contains 37 games by Mark A. Collins, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark A. Collins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark A. 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 | 1,983 | 2,051 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,002 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,035 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 29.7% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark A. Collins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark A. Collins's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (85% of these games) — Collins usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Collins usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Collins usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Mark A. Collins's chess games
All 37 games by Mark A. Collins in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,410 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Alina Bivol | 2,386 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Apr 2020 | Igor Sorkin | 2,383 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| Apr 2020 | Vinzent Spitzl | 2,346 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Apr 2020 | Jose Antonio Garcia de Dios | 2,206 | Titled Tue | E36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,187 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| Hibernian Monday Summer League | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark A. Collins's chess games?
37 games by Mark A. Collins, from Nov 2009 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 Mark A. Collins has played.
What does Mark A. Collins play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mark A. Collins opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark A. Collins answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark A. Collins play as White?
As White, Mark A. Collins's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark A. Collins play as Black?
As Black, Mark A. Collins most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mark A. Collins's FIDE rating?
Mark A. Collins is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Mark A. Collins played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mark A. Collins, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark A. Collins?
37 games by Mark A. 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.