Prepare against Kirill Kozionov
IM · Russia · World #1,199 classical · FIDE ID 24101729
When preparing against Kirill Kozionov, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,081 games by Kirill Kozionov, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Kozionov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Kozionov 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 | 2,434 | 2,470 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,478 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,528 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,081 | 490 | 268 | 323 | 45.3% |
| As White | 548 | 268 | 135 | 145 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 533 | 222 | 133 | 178 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Kozionov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Kozionov's side.
First moves as White (548 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 38.9% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 147 | 26.8% | 55.8% |
| b3 | 116 | 21.2% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 10.4% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.4% | 69.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kozionov usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kozionov usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kozionov usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kozionov usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kozionov usually continues c4 (39.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kozionov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 46.4% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 62 | 23.6% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 26 | 9.9% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 7.2% | 26.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.4% | 88.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 63.5% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 49 | 29.3% | 40.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.2% | 64.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Kirill Kozionov's chess games
All 1,081 games by Kirill Kozionov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 490 wins, 268 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 114 | 63/18/33 | 55.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 17/7/10 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 23/10/11 | 52.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 19/7/13 | 48.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,705 | ch-RUS blitz | E31 |
| Oct 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,683 | ch-RUS blitz | A41 |
| Nov 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,683 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | E63 |
| Mar 2021 | Samuel Sevian | 2,660 | Titled Tue | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 360 | 199 | 2,386 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 20 | 12 | 2,501 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,321 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,525 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,550 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,475 |
| blitz-Moscow 74th | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,331 |
| 14th Somov Memorial | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Kozionov's chess games?
1,081 games by Kirill Kozionov, from Sep 2009 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 Kirill Kozionov has played.
What does Kirill Kozionov play on the first move as White?
Across 548 games with White in our database, Kirill Kozionov opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Kozionov answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kirill Kozionov play as White?
As White, Kirill Kozionov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (114 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 548 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Kozionov play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Kozionov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 533 games.
What is Kirill Kozionov's FIDE rating?
Kirill Kozionov is currently rated 2,434 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Kirill Kozionov played?
Our database contains 1,081 games by Kirill Kozionov, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 490 wins, 268 draws, 323 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Kozionov?
1,081 games by Kirill Kozionov 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.