Prepare against Mark I Collinson
United Kingdom · World #42,115 classical · FIDE ID 472352
When preparing against Mark I Collinson, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 79 games by Mark I Collinson, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark I Collinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark I Collinson 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 | 1,925 | 2,045 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,906 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,942 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 34.2% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark I Collinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark I Collinson's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 87.2% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Collinson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Collinson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Collinson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Collinson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Collinson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Collinson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 52.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 21.4% |
| b5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Mark I Collinson's chess games
All 79 games by Mark I Collinson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Aug 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, 23 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Russell A James | 2,111 | Hull 4NCL Open | D72 |
| Oct 2025 | Mike J Surtees | 2,080 | Scarborough Congress | A40 |
| Jul 2024 | Gerald Moore | 2,057 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | A85 |
| Aug 2026 | Geoffrey H James | 2,047 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | E11 |
| Jul 2024 | Jim Burnett | 2,039 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,028 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,723 |
| 32nd 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,896 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark I Collinson's chess games?
79 games by Mark I Collinson, from Sep 2018 to Aug 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 I Collinson has played.
What does Mark I Collinson play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Mark I Collinson opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark I Collinson answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mark I Collinson play as White?
As White, Mark I Collinson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark I Collinson play as Black?
As Black, Mark I Collinson most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Mark I Collinson's FIDE rating?
Mark I Collinson is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Mark I Collinson played?
Our database contains 79 games by Mark I Collinson, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 23 draws, 29 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark I Collinson?
79 games by Mark I Collinson 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.