Prepare against Nigel Colter
United Kingdom · World #87,500 classical · FIDE ID 414271
When preparing against Nigel Colter, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 48 games by Nigel Colter, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nigel Colter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel Colter 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 | 1,804 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel Colter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel Colter's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Colter usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Colter usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Colter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Nigel Colter's chess games
All 48 games by Nigel Colter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Roger Greatorex | 1,954 | Uxbridge Open Major | A48 |
| Nov 2021 | Owen S Phillips | 1,871 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | D00 |
| May 2020 | Matthew P Ball | 1,750 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D12 |
| Mar 2013 | Cecil Sloan | 1,742 | High Wycombe e2e4 U2000 Open 03 | A46 |
| Mar 2013 | Mick Plumb | 1,678 | High Wycombe e2e4 U2000 Open 03 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com E | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| London CC Intermediate | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 U2000 Open 03 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,718 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Intermediate Open 03 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,548 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,763 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Open U2050 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,665 |
| Amersham e2e4 Challengers Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,665 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel Colter's chess games?
48 games by Nigel Colter, from Oct 2007 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 Nigel Colter has played.
What does Nigel Colter play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nigel Colter opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel Colter answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nigel Colter play as White?
As White, Nigel Colter's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel Colter play as Black?
As Black, Nigel Colter most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nigel Colter's FIDE rating?
Nigel Colter is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Nigel Colter played?
Our database contains 48 games by Nigel Colter, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel Colter?
48 games by Nigel Colter 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.