Prepare against Nicolas Cogan
CM · Côte d’Ivoire · World #19,105 classical · FIDE ID 679356
When preparing against Nicolas Cogan, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 509 games by Nicolas Cogan, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Cogan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Cogan 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 | 2,065 | 2,112 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,090 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,161 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 186 | 50 | 272 | 36.5% |
| As White | 257 | 95 | 26 | 135 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 252 | 91 | 24 | 137 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Cogan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Cogan's side.
First moves as White (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 96.1% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.9% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cogan usually continues c4 (37.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cogan usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cogan usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cogan usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cogan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cogan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 73.8% | 39.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 15.6% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 90.2% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Nicolas Cogan's chess games
All 509 games by Nicolas Cogan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Sep 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: 186 wins, 50 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 37 | 16/2/19 | 43.2% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 13/3/17 | 39.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 24 | 5/4/15 | 20.8% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 21 | 6/0/15 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/3/7 | 15.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 88 | 34/3/51 | 38.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Ioan-Cristian Chirila | 2,530 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Apr 2024 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,519 | Titled Tue Early | A69 |
| Feb 2024 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| Feb 2024 | Kamal Aghasiyev | 2,441 | Titled Tue Late | D36 |
| Jun 2024 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,438 | Titled Tue Late | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 350 | 134 | 2,093 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 1,689 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Africa zt 4.2 Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-Francophonie 9th | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Cogan's chess games?
509 games by Nicolas Cogan, from Jan 2009 to Sep 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 Nicolas Cogan has played.
What does Nicolas Cogan play on the first move as White?
Across 257 games with White in our database, Nicolas Cogan opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Cogan answers 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Cogan play as White?
As White, Nicolas Cogan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (24 games, 20.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Cogan play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Cogan most often plays: Alekhine Defense (88 games, 38.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Nicolas Cogan's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Cogan is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Nicolas Cogan played?
Our database contains 509 games by Nicolas Cogan, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 50 draws, 272 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Cogan?
509 games by Nicolas Cogan 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.