Prepare against Andras Kovacs
Hungary · World #100,094 classical · FIDE ID 709077
When preparing against Andras Kovacs, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%).
Our database contains 105 games by Andras Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andras Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andras 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 | 1,729 | 2,058 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 38 | 41 | 26 | 36.2% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 24 | 8 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andras Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andras Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 47.1% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 31.4% | 65.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 13.7% | 85.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 65.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 29.7% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Andras Kovacs's chess games
All 105 games by Andras 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: 38 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Tibor Ruszin | 2,064 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | A01 |
| Feb 2004 | Janos Katona | 1,997 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | A01 |
| Oct 2007 | Reka Horvath | 1,983 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | B53 |
| Dec 2003 | Bence Dr. Gyurkovics | 1,938 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | A07 |
| Sep 2010 | Norbert Makk | 1,901 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,107 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 7 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andras Kovacs's chess games?
105 games by Andras 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 Andras Kovacs has played.
What does Andras Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Andras Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andras Kovacs answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Andras Kovacs play as White?
As White, Andras Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andras Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Andras Kovacs most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Andras Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Andras Kovacs is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Andras Kovacs played?
Our database contains 105 games by Andras Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andras Kovacs?
105 games by Andras 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.