Prepare against Moritz Valentin Collin
FM · CHE · World #2,605 classical · FIDE ID 1342932
When preparing against Moritz Valentin Collin, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 289 games by Moritz Valentin Collin, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Moritz Valentin Collin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moritz Valentin Collin 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 | 2,355 | 2,379 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,084 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 115 | 53 | 121 | 39.8% |
| As White | 149 | 59 | 27 | 63 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 140 | 56 | 26 | 58 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moritz Valentin Collin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moritz Valentin Collin's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 79.2% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 29 | 19.5% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Collin usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Collin usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Collin usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Collin usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Collin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Collin usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 51.4% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 36 | 48.6% | 51.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 95.3% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Moritz Valentin Collin's chess games
All 289 games by Moritz Valentin Collin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 115 wins, 53 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nico Georgiadis | 2,529 | 125th ch-SUI 2026 | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Mykola Korchynskyi | 2,443 | Mülheimer 5 Tagesnorm 2026 | GM-Norm | B13 |
| May 2022 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,441 | ch-SUI TP1 | D31 |
| Sep 2026 | Oleg Korneev | 2,436 | Mülheimer 5 Tagesnorm 2026 | GM-Norm | B44 |
| Mar 2026 | Anna Shukhman | 2,431 | 39th Cannes Open 2026 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,331 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,387 |
| Swiss Young Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,202 |
| Darlington Northumbria IM | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
| SixDays Budapest February 2026 - IM A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moritz Valentin Collin's chess games?
289 games by Moritz Valentin Collin, from Nov 2018 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 Moritz Valentin Collin has played.
What does Moritz Valentin Collin play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Moritz Valentin Collin opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moritz Valentin Collin answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Moritz Valentin Collin play as White?
As White, Moritz Valentin Collin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Anti-Grünfeld (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moritz Valentin Collin play as Black?
As Black, Moritz Valentin Collin most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Moritz Valentin Collin's FIDE rating?
Moritz Valentin Collin is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Moritz Valentin Collin played?
Our database contains 289 games by Moritz Valentin Collin, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 53 draws, 121 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moritz Valentin Collin?
289 games by Moritz Valentin Collin 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.