Prepare against Atsuhiko Kobayashi
CM · Japan · World #11,251 classical · FIDE ID 7000049
When preparing against Atsuhiko Kobayashi, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (28%).
Our database contains 120 games by Atsuhiko Kobayashi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Atsuhiko Kobayashi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atsuhiko Kobayashi 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 | 2,151 | 2,160 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,142 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 51 | 20 | 49 | 42.5% |
| As White | 61 | 29 | 9 | 23 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 22 | 11 | 26 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atsuhiko Kobayashi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atsuhiko Kobayashi's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 34.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 31.1% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 50.0% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Atsuhiko Kobayashi's chess games
All 120 games by Atsuhiko Kobayashi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 51 wins, 20 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Valeriy Kazakovskiy | 2,528 | Olympiad-44 | A17 |
| May 2025 | Mirai Aoshima | 2,372 | ch-JPN | A25 |
| Feb 2013 | Peter Wacker | 2,300 | 29th Cappelle Open | B33 |
| Aug 2014 | Jonas Wyss | 2,276 | 13th ch-World University | B48 |
| Oct 2008 | Ivan Dorofeev | 2,254 | Wch U16 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,163 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2,144 |
| ch-JPN 46th | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| Wch U16 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 13th ch-World University | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,085 |
| 6th World ol U16 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atsuhiko Kobayashi's chess games?
120 games by Atsuhiko Kobayashi, from Oct 2007 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 Atsuhiko Kobayashi has played.
What does Atsuhiko Kobayashi play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Atsuhiko Kobayashi opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atsuhiko Kobayashi answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Atsuhiko Kobayashi play as White?
As White, Atsuhiko Kobayashi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atsuhiko Kobayashi play as Black?
As Black, Atsuhiko Kobayashi most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Atsuhiko Kobayashi's FIDE rating?
Atsuhiko Kobayashi is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (May 2023).
How many games has Atsuhiko Kobayashi played?
Our database contains 120 games by Atsuhiko Kobayashi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 20 draws, 49 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atsuhiko Kobayashi?
120 games by Atsuhiko Kobayashi 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.