Prepare against Apollo Kovacs
Hungary · World #15,120 classical · FIDE ID 752037
When preparing against Apollo Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 174 games by Apollo Kovacs, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Apollo Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apollo 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 | 2,104 | 2,170 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,143 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,135 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 77 | 39 | 58 | 44.3% |
| As White | 86 | 41 | 20 | 25 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 36 | 19 | 33 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apollo Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apollo Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 59.3% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 27 | 31.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 48.9% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 34.4% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Apollo Kovacs's chess games
All 174 games by Apollo Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 77 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Dan Bogdan | 2,393 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1415 | A30 |
| Mar 2018 | David Zakarias | 2,312 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1718 | D94 |
| Mar 2023 | Robert Oros | 2,277 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | A48 |
| Feb 2014 | Zoltan Racz | 2,233 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | B03 |
| Nov 2017 | Bela Seres | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1718 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2011 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,791 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,131 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,029 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,089 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,150 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,077 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apollo Kovacs's chess games?
174 games by Apollo Kovacs, from Oct 2008 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 Apollo Kovacs has played.
What does Apollo Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Apollo Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apollo Kovacs answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Apollo Kovacs play as White?
As White, Apollo Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apollo Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Apollo Kovacs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Apollo Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Apollo Kovacs is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Apollo Kovacs played?
Our database contains 174 games by Apollo Kovacs, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apollo Kovacs?
174 games by Apollo 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.