Prepare against Arthur Dr. Kovacs
Hungary · World #38,441 classical · FIDE ID 700894
Our database contains 599 games by Arthur Dr. Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Dr. Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Dr. 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 | 1,942 | 2,163 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 2,014 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,019 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 599 | 157 | 306 | 136 | 26.2% |
| As White | 299 | 89 | 151 | 59 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 300 | 68 | 155 | 77 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 282 | 94.3% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.7% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 138 | 89.0% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 16 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 6.3% | 41.7% |
Arthur Dr. Kovacs's chess games
All 599 games by Arthur Dr. 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: 157 wins, 306 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 57 | 19/25/13 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 10/24/7 | 24.4% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 28 | 6/15/7 | 21.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 6/15/2 | 26.1% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 22 | 11/10/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 48 | 11/28/9 | 22.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 38 | 8/18/12 | 21.1% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 34 | 5/19/10 | 14.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 21 | 5/14/2 | 23.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Sandor Balogh | 2,325 | Szekszard Open | D93 |
| Sep 1998 | Laszlo Dupsky | 2,285 | Szeged TT09 IM | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Istvan Polyak | 2,270 | 3rd Cseppko Open | E43 |
| Jan 1995 | Karl-Heinz Schein | 2,260 | ch-HUN BAZ county | B40 |
| Jan 1995 | Kalman Nagy | 2,240 | ch-HUN BAZ county | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2016 | 41 | 22 | 2,024 |
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 25 | 12 | 2,199 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 9 | 2,316 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,945 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,209 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Dr. Kovacs's chess games?
599 games by Arthur Dr. 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 Arthur Dr. Kovacs has played.
What does Arthur Dr. Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Arthur Dr. Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Dr. Kovacs answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Arthur Dr. Kovacs play as White?
As White, Arthur Dr. Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Dr. Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Dr. Kovacs most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (48 games, 22.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 14.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Arthur Dr. Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Arthur Dr. Kovacs is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Arthur Dr. Kovacs played?
Our database contains 599 games by Arthur Dr. Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 306 draws, 136 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Dr. Kovacs?
599 games by Arthur Dr. 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.