Prepare against Erkin Kozganbay
FM · Kazakhstan · World #7,144 classical · FIDE ID 13703773
When preparing against Erkin Kozganbay, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 374 games by Erkin Kozganbay, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erkin Kozganbay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erkin Kozganbay 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 | 2,222 | 2,367 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,336 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,364 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 163 | 71 | 140 | 43.6% |
| As White | 188 | 84 | 36 | 68 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 186 | 79 | 35 | 72 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erkin Kozganbay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erkin Kozganbay's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 74.5% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 9.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.8% | 72.2% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kozganbay usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kozganbay usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kozganbay usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kozganbay usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kozganbay usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kozganbay usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 45.7% | 46.5% |
| e5 | 28 | 29.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 18.1% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 37.3% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 28.8% | 70.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.2% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
Erkin Kozganbay's chess games
All 374 games by Erkin Kozganbay in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 163 wins, 71 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/9/11 | 23.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,545 | Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | D76 |
| Jan 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,509 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Apr 2023 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,494 | Kazakhstan Cup | C02 |
| Oct 2017 | Muhammad Khusenkhojaev | 2,466 | Almaty Open | C33 |
| Jul 2012 | Djurabek Khamrakulov | 2,454 | Astana | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 115 | 65 | 2,313 |
| ch-KAZ | 2014 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,359 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,321 |
| 6th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2011 | 14 | 4 | 2,217 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erkin Kozganbay's chess games?
374 games by Erkin Kozganbay, from Oct 2008 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 Erkin Kozganbay has played.
What does Erkin Kozganbay play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Erkin Kozganbay opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erkin Kozganbay answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Erkin Kozganbay play as White?
As White, Erkin Kozganbay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erkin Kozganbay play as Black?
As Black, Erkin Kozganbay most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Erkin Kozganbay's FIDE rating?
Erkin Kozganbay is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Erkin Kozganbay played?
Our database contains 374 games by Erkin Kozganbay, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 71 draws, 140 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erkin Kozganbay?
374 games by Erkin Kozganbay 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.