Prepare against Alexei Kozlov
FM · FIDE · World #3,590 classical · FIDE ID 24257516
When preparing against Alexei Kozlov, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 114 games by Alexei Kozlov, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Kozlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Kozlov 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 | 2,317 | 2,335 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,327 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,409 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 44 | 24 | 46 | 38.6% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 11 | 26 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexei Kozlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexei Kozlov's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 52.6% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 24.6% | 42.9% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 12.3% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.8% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 64.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Alexei Kozlov's chess games
All 114 games by Alexei Kozlov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sergey Smagin | 2,551 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov | 2,505 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | C63 |
| Oct 2025 | Sergey Klimov | 2,486 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | D00 |
| Oct 2024 | Artem Pingin | 2,455 | Chigorin Mem Blitz | B90 |
| Mar 2026 | Vahe A. Sukiasyan | 2,448 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,444 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,462 |
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,257 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,354 |
| Corte Ingles Open | 1998 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexei Kozlov's chess games?
114 games by Alexei Kozlov, from Dec 2016 to Sep 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 Alexei Kozlov has played.
What does Alexei Kozlov play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Alexei Kozlov opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nc3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Kozlov answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexei Kozlov play as White?
As White, Alexei Kozlov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Kozlov play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Kozlov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Alexei Kozlov's FIDE rating?
Alexei Kozlov is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alexei Kozlov played?
Our database contains 114 games by Alexei Kozlov, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Kozlov?
114 games by Alexei Kozlov 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.