Prepare against Vladimir Kozlov
Russia · World #66,852 classical · FIDE ID 4155459
When preparing against Vladimir Kozlov, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 53 games by Vladimir Kozlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Kozlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir 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 | 1,832 | 2,133 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 2,071 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 2,028 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 9 | 21 | 43.4% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Kozlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Kozlov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 56.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kozlov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 87.5% |
Vladimir Kozlov's chess games
All 53 games by Vladimir 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,506 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | B66 |
| Feb 2008 | Dmitry Lavrik | 2,434 | 4th Moscow Open A | B57 |
| Aug 2007 | Oleg Fedorov | 2,222 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | B80 |
| Oct 2008 | Andrei Gavrilov | 2,201 | Perm Open A | A42 |
| Aug 2008 | Grigory Goldshtein | 2,184 | Perm Open 08 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perm Open 08 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,167 |
| RUS-Cup 300 years | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| Perm Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,084 |
| Perm Rating October | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,944 |
| 4th Moscow Open A | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,382 |
| Raskazovo | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,467 |
| Perm Open 10 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Kozlov's chess games?
53 games by Vladimir 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 Vladimir Kozlov has played.
What does Vladimir Kozlov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Vladimir Kozlov opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Kozlov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Kozlov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Kozlov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Kozlov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Kozlov most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Vladimir Kozlov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Kozlov is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Vladimir Kozlov played?
Our database contains 53 games by Vladimir Kozlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Kozlov?
53 games by Vladimir 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.