Prepare against Shinya Kojima
IM · Japan · World #3,796 classical · FIDE ID 7000812
Our database contains 870 games by Shinya Kojima, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 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 | 2,309 | 2,432 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,385 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,285 | 2,385 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 870 | 335 | 274 | 261 | 38.5% |
| As White | 433 | 169 | 140 | 124 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 437 | 166 | 134 | 137 | 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 (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 305 | 70.4% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 68 | 15.7% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 60 | 13.9% | 54.2% |
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 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 123 | 59.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 44 | 21.4% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 26 | 12.6% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.8% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 122 | 80.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
Shinya Kojima's chess games
All 870 games by Shinya Kojima in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 335 wins, 274 draws, 261 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 74 | 28/28/18 | 37.8% |
| 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 | 40 | 13/14/13 | 32.5% |
| 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?
870 games by Shinya Kojima, from Jul 2005 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 Shinya Kojima has played.
What does Shinya Kojima play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Shinya Kojima opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shinya Kojima answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% 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 (74 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening (65 games, 41.5% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 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 (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (30 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 437 games.
What is Shinya Kojima's FIDE rating?
Shinya Kojima is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,285 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Shinya Kojima played?
Our database contains 870 games by Shinya Kojima, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 274 draws, 261 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shinya Kojima?
870 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.