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Colin N

c-r-n Since 2021 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟
49.5%- 47.8%- 2.6%
Bullet 601
474W 454L 15D
Blitz 600
951W 929L 63D
Rapid 830
350W 332L 17D
Daily 1259
1W 0L 0D

Colin N - Chess Profile

Colin N is a tireless online chess player best known for preferring fast, furious games. Blitz is the favored battleground where Colin mixes tactical fireworks with stubborn endgame play. Big numbers and big comebacks are part of the story.

  • Preferred time control - Blitz
  • Peak Blitz rating (recorded) - 1295 (2025-07-03)
  • High activity months show heavy play and steady improvement into 2026
Blitz Rating6205594984373752025: 3952026: 60020252026

Playing Style

Colin approaches games with the patience of a long marathon runner but the reflexes of a sprinter. The profile points to a player who often drags games into the endgame and then grinds out results.

  • Endgame frequency: consistently high - Colin finishes most games and prefers to wrestle for small advantages
  • Average decisive game length: about 56 to 63 moves depending on the year
  • Low early resignation rate - Colin usually fights on (early resignation rate near 2 percent)
  • Tactical resilience: excellent comeback rate and nearly half the time can win after losing material

Strengths and Tendencies

Colin is the kind of opponent who makes you earn every point. Expect long fights, queen checks, and an ability to bounce back.

  • Comeback rate: very high - Colin often reverses losing positions
  • WinRate after losing a piece: about 47 percent
  • White win rate: around 52 percent - Colin scores slightly better with the white pieces
  • Tilt and psychology: a modest tilt factor - stays competitive but has rough patches

Favorite Openings (Blitz highlights)

Colin experiments a lot but favors certain lines where instincts and speed pay off. Here are the most-played and most-successful blitz systems.

  • Colle System - Rhamphorhynchus Variation - strong win rate as White
  • Czech Defense - widely used and a backbone of Colin's repertoire
  • Four Knights Game - reliable and often leads to complex middlegames
  • Scandinavian Defense - high conversion rate in blitz
  • Amar Gambit and Vienna Gambit - used for surprise and imbalance

Try a typical Scandinavian start from Colin's play:

Want to learn more about specific openings? See Czech Defense or Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation.

Notable Streaks and Records

  • Longest winning streak: 22 games
  • Longest losing streak: 17 games
  • Current winning streak: 3 games
  • Massive volume play in recent months shows endurance and preparation

Rivals and Head-to-Head

Colin has built clear rivalries through repeated matchups. The most-played opponents provide a slice of history and a few predictable opening choices.

  • Most-played opponent: dnewcombe39 - outstanding record against them with many wins
  • Other frequent opponents: tommy_newcombe, carlosalvesluz, coach-levy
  • Top rivalry snapshot: Colin has beaten dnewcombe39 far more than lost - a dominant matchup

When to Challenge Colin

Timing matters. Colin performs best at predictable times of day and certain days of the week.

  • Best days: Saturday and Sunday show the highest win rates
  • Best hour: around 14:00 local time is the sweet spot
  • Other strong hours: 16:00 and 20:00 often bring good results

Quick Facts & Fun Bits

  • Plays a lot of blitz. If you blink you may lose the pawn and the game
  • Checks are delivered most often by the queen in Colin's games
  • Average moves to first capture: about move 7
  • Colin fights through endgames and is comfortable in long technical battles

Want to study a representative growth period? Check the blitz rating trend above and explore head-to-head records with heavy opponents such as dnewcombe39.

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