Prepare against Alexander Kozak
FM · Russia · World #7,470 classical · FIDE ID 4135881
Our database contains 272 games by Alexander Kozak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kozak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kozak 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 | 2,215 | 2,383 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,420 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,449 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 92 | 62 | 118 | 33.8% |
| As White | 131 | 53 | 27 | 51 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 141 | 39 | 35 | 67 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kozak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kozak's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 95.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kozak usually continues c3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kozak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 49.3% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 19.4% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 19.4% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.9% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 56.9% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 31.4% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Kozak's chess games
All 272 games by Alexander Kozak 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: 92 wins, 62 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 19/10/18 | 40.4% |
| C11 | French Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,731 | ch-RUS blitz | B13 |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,628 | ch-RUS blitz | B12 |
| Aug 2002 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,569 | ch-ICC Blitz Final | C02 |
| May 1997 | Vadim Ruban | 2,545 | ch-RUS m1-2 | B22 |
| May 2020 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,530 | Titled Tue | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 53 | 25 | 2,281 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 26 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| Anapa | 2012 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,366 |
| Grozny Kadyrov Memorial rapid | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,355 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kozak's chess games?
272 games by Alexander Kozak, 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 Alexander Kozak has played.
What does Alexander Kozak play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Alexander Kozak opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kozak answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kozak play as White?
As White, Alexander Kozak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 40.4% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kozak play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kozak most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Alexander Kozak's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kozak is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Alexander Kozak played?
Our database contains 272 games by Alexander Kozak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 62 draws, 118 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kozak?
272 games by Alexander Kozak 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.