Prepare against Gennady Kozlov
FM · Spain · World #1,515 classical · FIDE ID 4191668
Our database contains 710 games by Gennady Kozlov, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gennady Kozlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gennady Kozlov 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 | 2,409 | 2,419 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,433 | 2,433 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,300 | 2,400 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 710 | 294 | 110 | 306 | 41.4% |
| As White | 363 | 161 | 58 | 144 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 347 | 133 | 52 | 162 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gennady Kozlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gennady Kozlov's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 206 | 57.7% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 116 | 32.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 4.8% | 35.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 58% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Bb2 (52.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Bb2 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Bb2 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 144 | 85.2% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 21 | 12.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 90 | 79.6% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.2% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Gennady Kozlov's chess games
All 710 games by Gennady Kozlov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 294 wins, 110 draws, 306 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 205 | 103/22/80 | 50.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 47 | 17/9/21 | 36.2% |
| A40 | English Defense | 37 | 28/4/5 | 75.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 28 | 9/1/18 | 32.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 25 | 14/1/10 | 56.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,699 | Titled Tue | E27 |
| Mar 2024 | David Navara | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Mar 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| May 2020 | Samuel Sevian | 2,660 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,657 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 431 | 212.5 | 2,327 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 11.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-RUS U10 | 2000 | 15 | 9 | – |
| Moscow Blitz 73rd | 2019 | 15 | 0.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,477 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,316 |
| blitz-Moscow 74th | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 2,419 |
| Moscow | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gennady Kozlov's chess games?
710 games by Gennady Kozlov, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Gennady Kozlov has played.
What does Gennady Kozlov play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Gennady Kozlov opens with 1.b3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gennady Kozlov answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gennady Kozlov play as White?
As White, Gennady Kozlov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (205 games, 50.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gennady Kozlov play as Black?
As Black, Gennady Kozlov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (47 games, 36.2% win rate); English Defense (37 games, 75.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 347 games.
What is Gennady Kozlov's FIDE rating?
Gennady Kozlov is currently rated 2,409 in classical chess, 2,433 in rapid and 2,300 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Gennady Kozlov played?
Our database contains 710 games by Gennady Kozlov, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 294 wins, 110 draws, 306 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gennady Kozlov?
710 games by Gennady Kozlov 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.