Prepare against Adam Popovics
IM · Hungary · World #3,020 classical · FIDE ID 721506
When preparing against Adam Popovics, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 618 games by Adam Popovics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Popovics's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Popovics 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 | 2,337 | 2,434 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,394 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 228 | 208 | 182 | 36.9% |
| As White | 309 | 128 | 99 | 82 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 309 | 100 | 109 | 100 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Popovics's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Popovics's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 254 | 82.2% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 8.7% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 4.9% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Popovics usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Popovics usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Popovics usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Popovics usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Popovics usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Popovics usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 34.5% | 51.0% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 22.5% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 31 | 21.8% | 66.1% |
| e5 | 27 | 19.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 88.0% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Adam Popovics's chess games
All 618 games by Adam Popovics 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: 228 wins, 208 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 16/12/7 | 45.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Peter Acs | 2,586 | chT-HUN 1213 | D15 |
| Aug 2004 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,564 | Budapest Novotel B | B06 |
| Apr 2012 | Tamas Banusz | 2,552 | chT-HUN 1112 | E68 |
| Dec 2014 | Tomas Polak | 2,513 | chT-HUN 1415 | E94 |
| Oct 2016 | Milan Pacher | 2,493 | Budapest FS10 GM | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U20 | 2003 | 27 | 15 | 2,296 |
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2001 | 24 | 12 | 2,212 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2019 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 2,428 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,280 |
| chT-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Popovics's chess games?
618 games by Adam Popovics, 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 Adam Popovics has played.
What does Adam Popovics play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Adam Popovics opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Popovics answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Adam Popovics play as White?
As White, Adam Popovics's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Popovics play as Black?
As Black, Adam Popovics most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Adam Popovics's FIDE rating?
Adam Popovics is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Adam Popovics played?
Our database contains 618 games by Adam Popovics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 208 draws, 182 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Popovics?
618 games by Adam Popovics 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.