Prepare against Vitali Koziak
GM · Ukraine · World #2,714 classical · FIDE ID 14102234
Our database contains 1,319 games by Vitali Koziak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitali Koziak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitali Koziak 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 | 2,350 | 2,516 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,481 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,540 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,319 | 603 | 526 | 190 | 45.7% |
| As White | 663 | 340 | 243 | 80 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 656 | 263 | 283 | 110 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitali Koziak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitali Koziak's side.
First moves as White (663 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 351 | 52.9% | 69.7% |
| e4 | 152 | 22.9% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 137 | 20.7% | 73.7% |
| c4 | 19 | 2.9% | 73.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Koziak usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Koziak usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Koziak usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Koziak usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Koziak usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Koziak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 139 | 43.2% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 112 | 34.8% | 69.6% |
| c6 | 22 | 6.8% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 20 | 6.2% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 4.0% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 3.7% | 79.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 112 | 48.5% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 25.1% | 67.2% |
| f5 | 56 | 24.2% | 72.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Vitali Koziak's chess games
All 1,319 games by Vitali Koziak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 603 wins, 526 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 87 | 44/37/6 | 50.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 58 | 32/22/4 | 55.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 48 | 27/14/7 | 56.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 23/9/6 | 60.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 15/5/2 | 68.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 13/6/1 | 65.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 63 | 37/13/13 | 58.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 54 | 13/31/10 | 24.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 22/14/3 | 56.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 7/22/5 | 20.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 5/12/1 | 27.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,663 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | E62 |
| Dec 2013 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,660 | 19th Navalmoral Open | E17 |
| Oct 2014 | Csaba Balogh | 2,660 | 18th Corsica Masters Open | B30 |
| Sep 2007 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,637 | chT-POL 1 | E05 |
| Aug 2020 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,600 | Skalica Masters Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalta Open | 1996 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,473 |
| Chorzow Bak Memorial Open | 2010 | 18 | 15 | 2,419 |
| Chorzow Open | 2010 | 17 | 12 | 2,275 |
| Breizh Masters | 2010 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,533 |
| Rovno | 2000 | 15 | 6 | 2,345 |
| Lvov | 1998 | 15 | 9 | 2,467 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,480 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 2,629 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitali Koziak's chess games?
1,319 games by Vitali Koziak, from Apr 2003 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 Vitali Koziak has played.
What does Vitali Koziak play on the first move as White?
Across 663 games with White in our database, Vitali Koziak opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitali Koziak answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Vitali Koziak play as White?
As White, Vitali Koziak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (87 games, 50.6% win rate); Slav Defense (58 games, 55.2% win rate); English Opening (48 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 663 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitali Koziak play as Black?
As Black, Vitali Koziak most often plays: Dutch Defense (63 games, 58.7% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 56.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 656 games.
What is Vitali Koziak's FIDE rating?
Vitali Koziak is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Vitali Koziak played?
Our database contains 1,319 games by Vitali Koziak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 603 wins, 526 draws, 190 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitali Koziak?
1,319 games by Vitali Koziak 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.