Prepare against Paul S Collis
United Kingdom · World #119,017 classical · FIDE ID 424013
When preparing against Paul S Collis, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Paul S Collis, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul S Collis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul S Collis 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 | 1,676 | 1,740 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul S Collis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul S Collis's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Collis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Collis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Collis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Collis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Paul S Collis's chess games
All 31 games by Paul S Collis in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Barry S Miles | 1,633 | Brighton e2e4 Major D | D35 |
| Sep 2019 | Philip Gordon | 1,587 | Torquay Walker Minor Open | A34 |
| Feb 2013 | Lee Bullock | 1,443 | Brighton e2e4 Major | C44 |
| Feb 2013 | Laura Davidson | 1,422 | Brighton e2e4 Major | D86 |
| Feb 2013 | John W Carr | 1,422 | Brighton e2e4 Major | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton e2e4 Major D | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,641 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,411 |
| Torquay Walker Minor Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,476 |
| ch-BCF Weekend U120 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,552 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul S Collis's chess games?
31 games by Paul S Collis, from Mar 2012 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 Paul S Collis has played.
What does Paul S Collis play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paul S Collis opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul S Collis answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Paul S Collis play as White?
As White, Paul S Collis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul S Collis play as Black?
As Black, Paul S Collis most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Paul S Collis's FIDE rating?
Paul S Collis is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (May 2025).
How many games has Paul S Collis played?
Our database contains 31 games by Paul S Collis, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul S Collis?
31 games by Paul S Collis 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.