Prepare against Stephan Kozlowski
DEU · World #101,284 classical · FIDE ID 16263910
When preparing against Stephan Kozlowski, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (43%).
Our database contains 58 games by Stephan Kozlowski, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Kozlowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Kozlowski 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 | 1,726 | 1,736 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,726 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 17 | 11 | 30 | 29.3% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Kozlowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Kozlowski's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 77.4% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 22.6% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Kozlowski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kozlowski usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kozlowski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kozlowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kozlowski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kozlowski usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Stephan Kozlowski's chess games
All 58 games by Stephan Kozlowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C20 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Gerd Schowalter | 1,812 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D05 |
| Jul 2022 | Hein-Peter Hehemann | 1,478 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | E61 |
| Apr 2011 | Martina Klemens | 1,475 | 34th SVR Open | E14 |
| Apr 2003 | Holger Berresheim | 1,445 | Rheinland Open | D02 |
| Apr 2003 | Lutz Schmidt | 1,399 | Rheinland Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,523 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,575 |
| 34th SVR Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,347 |
| SVR Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| Rheinland Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,394 |
| Heimbach Weis Open | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U15 | 1998 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Kozlowski's chess games?
58 games by Stephan Kozlowski, from Oct 2019 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 Stephan Kozlowski has played.
What does Stephan Kozlowski play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Stephan Kozlowski opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Kozlowski answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Stephan Kozlowski play as White?
As White, Stephan Kozlowski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Kozlowski play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Kozlowski most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Stephan Kozlowski's FIDE rating?
Stephan Kozlowski is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Stephan Kozlowski played?
Our database contains 58 games by Stephan Kozlowski, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Kozlowski?
58 games by Stephan Kozlowski 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.