Prepare against Vincent Colin
IM · France · World #6,909 classical · FIDE ID 612324
Our database contains 805 games by Vincent Colin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Colin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Colin 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 | 2,226 | 2,445 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,383 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,370 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 805 | 394 | 215 | 188 | 48.9% |
| As White | 398 | 210 | 105 | 79 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 407 | 184 | 110 | 109 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Colin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Colin's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 196 | 49.7% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 96 | 24.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 76 | 19.3% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.8% | 82.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Colin usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Colin usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Colin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Colin usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Colin usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 52.5% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 70 | 38.7% | 56.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.4% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 73.2% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 16.5% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.7% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Vincent Colin's chess games
All 805 games by Vincent Colin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 394 wins, 215 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 23/6/4 | 69.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 19/3/1 | 82.6% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A45 | London System | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/12/9 | 41.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Viktor Bologan | 2,700 | Venaco Open | A48 |
| Jun 2010 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,628 | 1st Marrakesh Open | D80 |
| Feb 2017 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,593 | 16th Rochefort Open A | C50 |
| Oct 2008 | Farid Abbasov | 2,578 | 8th Rohde Open | D15 |
| Aug 2006 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,568 | ch-FRA 81st | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 39 | 26 | 2,413 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 32 | 8 | 2,333 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,392 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
| ch-FRA 81st | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,477 |
| chB-FRA | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,283 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,429 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Colin's chess games?
805 games by Vincent Colin, from Apr 2003 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 Vincent Colin has played.
What does Vincent Colin play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, Vincent Colin opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Colin answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vincent Colin play as White?
As White, Vincent Colin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 69.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 82.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 398 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Colin play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Colin most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (28 games, 46.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 407 games.
What is Vincent Colin's FIDE rating?
Vincent Colin is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vincent Colin played?
Our database contains 805 games by Vincent Colin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 394 wins, 215 draws, 188 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Colin?
805 games by Vincent Colin 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.