Prepare against Arpad Kovacs
Hungary · World #34,510 classical · FIDE ID 719757
Our database contains 74 games by Arpad Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arpad Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arpad 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 | 1,961 | 2,165 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,106 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 37.8% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arpad Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arpad Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 65.7% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 34.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
Arpad Kovacs's chess games
All 74 games by Arpad 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Vasily V Prokopisin | 2,237 | Nyiregyhaza Open | E04 |
| Jan 1998 | Imre Mohacsi | 2,215 | Nyiregyhaza Open | E85 |
| Jul 2004 | Gabor Kadas | 2,205 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B23 |
| Jul 2004 | Peter Kevei | 2,184 | Nyiregyhaza Open | C53 |
| Jul 2002 | Lajos Gal | 2,172 | Piremon Nyirsegi Torna Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 53 | 27.5 | 2,196 |
| Piremon Nyirsegi Torna Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| Kecskemet Open B | 1987 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 27th Balatonlelle Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,185 |
| chT2-HUN | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arpad Kovacs's chess games?
74 games by Arpad 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 Arpad Kovacs has played.
What does Arpad Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Arpad Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arpad Kovacs answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Arpad Kovacs play as White?
As White, Arpad Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arpad Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Arpad Kovacs most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Arpad Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Arpad Kovacs is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Arpad Kovacs played?
Our database contains 74 games by Arpad Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arpad Kovacs?
74 games by Arpad 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.