Prepare against Oleg Kozlov
IM · Russia · World #6,322 classical · FIDE ID 4104544
Our database contains 492 games by Oleg Kozlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Kozlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg 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 | 2,239 | 2,423 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,382 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,296 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 492 | 210 | 88 | 194 | 42.7% |
| As White | 245 | 107 | 46 | 92 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 247 | 103 | 42 | 102 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Kozlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Kozlov's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 52.2% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 24.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 45 | 18.4% | 58.9% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 82.8% | 52.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 9.8% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 35.7% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 31.0% | 48.1% |
| f5 | 22 | 26.2% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Oleg Kozlov's chess games
All 492 games by Oleg Kozlov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 210 wins, 88 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 38 | 18/6/14 | 47.4% |
| E60 | English Opening | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 72 | 29/12/31 | 40.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 10/0/15 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Feb 2009 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,603 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | B43 |
| Jun 2025 | Adam Kozak | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 250 | 137.5 | 2,346 |
| Ekaterinburg | 2010 | 30 | 12 | 2,185 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,369 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,508 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| Ekaterinburg 02 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,138 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| Ekaterinburg 07 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Kozlov's chess games?
492 games by Oleg Kozlov, from Apr 2003 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 Oleg Kozlov has played.
What does Oleg Kozlov play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Oleg Kozlov opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Kozlov answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games).
What openings does Oleg Kozlov play as White?
As White, Oleg Kozlov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (38 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Kozlov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Kozlov most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 40.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Oleg Kozlov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Kozlov is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Oleg Kozlov played?
Our database contains 492 games by Oleg Kozlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 88 draws, 194 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Kozlov?
492 games by Oleg 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.