Prepare against Koji Noguchi
Japan · World #31,308 classical · FIDE ID 7000740
Our database contains 140 games by Koji Noguchi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koji Noguchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koji Noguchi 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 | 1,978 | 2,150 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,008 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,091 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 49 | 25 | 66 | 35.0% |
| As White | 65 | 23 | 11 | 31 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 14 | 35 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koji Noguchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koji Noguchi's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 67.7% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 20.0% | 30.8% |
| g3 | 8 | 12.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Noguchi usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Noguchi usually continues g3 (18.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Noguchi usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Noguchi usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Noguchi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 18 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Koji Noguchi's chess games
All 140 games by Koji Noguchi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Ryosuke Nanjo | 2,327 | ch-JPN 46th | B15 |
| May 2013 | Alex Averbukh | 2,214 | ch-JPN 46th | A01 |
| Aug 2005 | Brian Jones | 2,173 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | A26 |
| May 2013 | Ryo Shiomi | 2,109 | ch-JPN 46th | B06 |
| Aug 2005 | Asya Son | 2,105 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,813 |
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ch-JPN 46th | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| 7th Penang Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 6th Penang Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 5th Penang Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koji Noguchi's chess games?
140 games by Koji Noguchi, from Jul 2005 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 Koji Noguchi has played.
What does Koji Noguchi play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Koji Noguchi opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koji Noguchi answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Koji Noguchi play as White?
As White, Koji Noguchi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koji Noguchi play as Black?
As Black, Koji Noguchi most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Koji Noguchi's FIDE rating?
Koji Noguchi is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Koji Noguchi played?
Our database contains 140 games by Koji Noguchi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koji Noguchi?
140 games by Koji Noguchi 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.