Prepare against Shinya Kojima
IM · Japan · World #5,021 classical · FIDE ID 7000812
When preparing against Shinya Kojima, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 880 games by Shinya Kojima, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shinya Kojima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shinya Kojima 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 | 2,273 | 2,432 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,385 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,385 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 880 | 339 | 277 | 264 | 38.5% |
| As White | 438 | 171 | 141 | 126 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 442 | 168 | 136 | 138 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shinya Kojima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shinya Kojima's side.
First moves as White (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 305 | 69.6% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 68 | 15.5% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 65 | 14.8% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kojima usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kojima usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kojima usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kojima usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kojima usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kojima usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 126 | 60.3% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 44 | 21.1% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 26 | 12.4% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 123 | 80.9% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
Shinya Kojima's chess games
All 880 games by Shinya Kojima in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 339 wins, 277 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 75 | 28/29/18 | 37.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 65 | 27/18/20 | 41.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 63 | 28/23/12 | 44.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 109 | 35/43/31 | 32.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 13/16/13 | 31.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 30 | 18/8/4 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Sam Shankland | 2,661 | Hawaii GM Rapid | D17 |
| Nov 2008 | Jonathan Rowson | 2,596 | Olympiad-38 | D11 |
| Nov 2008 | Mohamad Al Modiahki | 2,559 | Olympiad-38 | B30 |
| Oct 2008 | Manuel Leon Hoyos | 2,535 | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair | B30 |
| Oct 2017 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,515 | Douglas IoM Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 31 | 23.5 | 2,338 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2021 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,350 |
| Kecskemet Caissa GM 12 | 2014 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,485 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2018 | 19 | 9 | 2,398 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 10 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,379 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,393 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 12 | 9 | 2,209 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thanh Tu Tran (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shinya Kojima's chess games?
880 games by Shinya Kojima, from Jul 2005 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 Shinya Kojima has played.
What does Shinya Kojima play on the first move as White?
Across 438 games with White in our database, Shinya Kojima opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shinya Kojima answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Shinya Kojima play as White?
As White, Shinya Kojima's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (75 games, 37.3% win rate); English Opening (65 games, 41.5% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 438 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shinya Kojima play as Black?
As Black, Shinya Kojima most often plays: Slav Defense (109 games, 32.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (30 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 442 games.
What is Shinya Kojima's FIDE rating?
Shinya Kojima is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Shinya Kojima played?
Our database contains 880 games by Shinya Kojima, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 277 draws, 264 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shinya Kojima?
880 games by Shinya Kojima 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.