Prepare against Leonid Kozak
Uzbekistan · World #9,150 classical · FIDE ID 14200848
When preparing against Leonid Kozak, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 142 games by Leonid Kozak, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Kozak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Kozak 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 | 2,184 | 2,358 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,244 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,310 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 32 | 62 | 48 | 22.5% |
| As White | 73 | 17 | 38 | 18 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Kozak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Kozak's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 83.6% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kozak usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kozak usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kozak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kozak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 57.1% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 42.9% | 26.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Leonid Kozak's chess games
All 142 games by Leonid Kozak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 62 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Meelis Kanep | 2,446 | Wch U20 | A57 |
| Sep 2006 | Viktor Varavin | 2,438 | Dnipropetrovsk | E69 |
| Jun 2010 | Ilja Golichenko | 2,423 | 8th Nabokov Memorial-B | B92 |
| Dec 2005 | Alexandr Truskavetsky | 2,409 | 5th Dnipropetrovsk | A71 |
| Jun 2003 | Craig A Hanley | 2,375 | Wch U20 | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dnipropetrovsk | 2006 | 14 | 4 | 2,248 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| 8th Nabokov Memorial-B | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,369 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn-A | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,343 |
| Odessa Podgaets Memorial | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| 5th Dnipropetrovsk | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,416 |
| 10th Omelnyk Grokhotov Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Kozak's chess games?
142 games by Leonid Kozak, from Apr 2003 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 Leonid Kozak has played.
What does Leonid Kozak play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Leonid Kozak opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Kozak answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Leonid Kozak play as White?
As White, Leonid Kozak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Kozak play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Kozak most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Leonid Kozak's FIDE rating?
Leonid Kozak is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Leonid Kozak played?
Our database contains 142 games by Leonid Kozak, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 62 draws, 48 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Kozak?
142 games by Leonid Kozak 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.