Prepare against Sam E. Collins
IM · Ireland · World #892 classical · FIDE ID 2501198
When preparing against Sam E. Collins, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 816 games by Sam E. Collins, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sam E. Collins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam E. 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 | 2,462 | 2,495 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,439 | 2,492 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,478 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 816 | 341 | 298 | 177 | 41.8% |
| As White | 415 | 201 | 146 | 68 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 401 | 140 | 152 | 109 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam E. Collins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam E. Collins's side.
First moves as White (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 272 | 65.5% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 52 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 11.3% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 36 | 8.7% | 73.6% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Collins usually continues c3 (72.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Collins usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Collins usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Collins usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Collins usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Collins usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 117 | 68.8% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 20 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 7.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 57.7% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 55 | 40.1% | 58.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Sam E. Collins's chess games
All 816 games by Sam E. Collins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 341 wins, 298 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 28/14/6 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/8/5 | 56.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 11/8/0 | 57.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 18/17/13 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 1/10/6 | 5.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Nigel D Short | 2,686 | BCF-chT1c 1516 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B17 |
| Aug 2010 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,611 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,605 | Arctic Chess Challenge | A11 |
| Jan 2017 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,594 | PRO League Central | C47 |
| Nov 2010 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,575 | Kilkenny Masters | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,416 |
| Dublin Irish New Year GM | 2022 | 27 | 19 | 2,533 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,442 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 2,481 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,508 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2005 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,501 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,523 |
| chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Fitzsimons (13 games) · Simon K Williams (11 games) · Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam E. Collins's chess games?
816 games by Sam E. Collins, from Apr 2003 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 Sam E. Collins has played.
What does Sam E. Collins play on the first move as White?
Across 415 games with White in our database, Sam E. Collins opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam E. Collins answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sam E. Collins play as White?
As White, Sam E. Collins's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam E. Collins play as Black?
As Black, Sam E. Collins most often plays: Slav Defense (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Sam E. Collins's FIDE rating?
Sam E. Collins is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,439 in rapid and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Sam E. Collins played?
Our database contains 816 games by Sam E. Collins, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 298 draws, 177 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam E. Collins?
816 games by Sam E. 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.