Prepare against Kota Nagataki
Japan · World #22,663 classical · FIDE ID 7003544
When preparing against Kota Nagataki, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kota Nagataki, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kota Nagataki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kota Nagataki 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 | 2,036 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,974 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 13.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 256 rated games against 169 different opponents, across 42 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 163 | 82 | 37 | 44 | 50.3% | 1,903 | 1,975 | 12 |
| Rapid | 67 | 42 | 10 | 15 | 62.7% | 1,877 | 2,019 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 95 | 19 | 21 | 55 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 131 | 90 | 26 | 15 | 68.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 31 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,994 | 2,019 |
| 2025 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 1,973 | 2,065 |
| 2024 | 53 | 33 | 5 | 15 | 2,010 | 2,118 |
| 2023 | 72 | 32 | 19 | 21 | 1,776 | 1,829 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1,967 | 2,034 |
| 2020 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1,821 | 1,948 |
| 2019 | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 1,749 | 1,736 |
Where Kota Nagataki has played
Japan (35) · Thailand (4) · France (2) · Singapore (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kota Nagataki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kota Nagataki's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Nagataki usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nagataki usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Nagataki usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Kota Nagataki's chess games
All 30 games by Kota Nagataki in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Oct 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: 4 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Yuto Otawa | 2,179 | Tokyo Open | D70 |
| Oct 2026 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,165 | 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - A-Open | B98 |
| Sep 2025 | Vasu Sanjay | 2,116 | Japan Open | B31 |
| Nov 2022 | Satoshi Tanaka | 1,991 | Tokyo Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 2,009 |
| 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,106 |
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-Tokyo | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,686 |
| Tokyo Summer Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,023 |
| Kobe Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kota Nagataki's chess games?
30 games by Kota Nagataki, from Aug 2019 to Oct 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 Kota Nagataki has played.
What does Kota Nagataki play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kota Nagataki opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kota Nagataki answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Kota Nagataki play as White?
As White, Kota Nagataki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kota Nagataki play as Black?
As Black, Kota Nagataki most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Kota Nagataki's FIDE rating?
Kota Nagataki is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kota Nagataki played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kota Nagataki, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kota Nagataki?
30 games by Kota Nagataki 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.