Prepare against Adrian Kovacs
CM · Hungary · World #9,208 classical · FIDE ID 717380
When preparing against Adrian Kovacs, expect 1.c4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Adrian Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Kovacs 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 | 2,182 | 2,285 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,228 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 99 | 108 | 84 | 34.0% |
| As White | 138 | 52 | 51 | 35 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 153 | 47 | 57 | 49 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 91 | 65.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 23.9% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 84.8% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Adrian Kovacs's chess games
All 291 games by Adrian Kovacs 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: 99 wins, 108 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 43 | 14/20/9 | 32.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 13/11/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 19/18/20 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,458 | Kecskemet Nyar Open | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Tamas Halasz | 2,366 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | A13 |
| Apr 2003 | Attila Dr. Barva | 2,342 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | A25 |
| Jan 1998 | Andras Toth | 2,325 | ch-HUN U18 | B42 |
| Nov 2011 | Imre Csala | 2,315 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U16 | 1997 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 1999 | 18 | 9 | 2,220 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 4 | 2,129 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,154 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Kovacs's chess games?
291 games by Adrian Kovacs, 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 Adrian Kovacs has played.
What does Adrian Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Adrian Kovacs opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Kovacs answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Adrian Kovacs play as White?
As White, Adrian Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 32.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Kovacs most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Adrian Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Adrian Kovacs is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Adrian Kovacs played?
Our database contains 291 games by Adrian Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 108 draws, 84 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Kovacs?
291 games by Adrian Kovacs 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.