Prepare against Arthur Kogan
GM · Israel · World #771 classical · FIDE ID 2800802
Our database contains 1,907 games by Arthur Kogan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Kogan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Kogan 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 | 2,477 | 2,592 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,449 | 2,544 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,589 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,907 | 941 | 527 | 438 | 49.3% |
| As White | 938 | 509 | 242 | 186 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 969 | 432 | 285 | 252 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Kogan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Kogan's side.
First moves as White (938 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 533 | 56.8% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 256 | 27.3% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 10.7% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 41 | 4.4% | 69.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kogan usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kogan usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kogan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kogan usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kogan usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kogan usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 283 | 72.6% | 62.4% |
| e5 | 43 | 11.0% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 26 | 6.7% | 59.6% |
| g6 | 15 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 3.3% | 65.4% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 307 | 78.5% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 57 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.8% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Arthur Kogan's chess games
All 1,907 games by Arthur Kogan 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: 941 wins, 527 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 87 | 52/18/17 | 59.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 82 | 49/22/11 | 59.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 21/12/14 | 44.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 46 | 26/10/10 | 56.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/15/4 | 48.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 20/7/8 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 18/4/2 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 113 | 57/26/30 | 50.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 66 | 35/14/17 | 53.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 66 | 29/17/20 | 43.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 34/11/18 | 54.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 59 | 17/23/19 | 28.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 43 | 21/13/9 | 48.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 11/8/14 | 33.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 18/7/5 | 60.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Michael Adams | 2,715 | Oz.com qual blitz | A45 |
| Oct 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,700 | 19th Corsica Masters KO | A29 |
| Oct 2003 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,679 | Corsica Masters Open | C50 |
| Feb 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,668 | 5th Nova Gorica Open | B01 |
| Oct 2010 | Luke J McShane | 2,657 | 26th EU-Cup | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 62 | 37.5 | 2,482 |
| ch-ISR | 1996 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,341 |
| ACP Blitz | 2006 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2017 | 19 | 12 | 2,451 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 18 | 11 | 2,517 |
| Oakham YM | 1992 | 18 | 9 | 2,322 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1995 | 18 | 8 | 2,388 |
| 19th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Kogan's chess games?
1,907 games by Arthur Kogan, 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 Arthur Kogan has played.
What does Arthur Kogan play on the first move as White?
Across 938 games with White in our database, Arthur Kogan opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Kogan answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arthur Kogan play as White?
As White, Arthur Kogan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (87 games, 59.8% win rate); Indian Defense (82 games, 59.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (47 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 938 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Kogan play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Kogan most often plays: Sicilian (113 games, 50.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (66 games, 53.0% win rate); Indian Defense (66 games, 43.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 969 games.
What is Arthur Kogan's FIDE rating?
Arthur Kogan is currently rated 2,477 in classical chess, 2,449 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,592 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Arthur Kogan played?
Our database contains 1,907 games by Arthur Kogan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 941 wins, 527 draws, 438 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Kogan?
1,907 games by Arthur Kogan 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.