Prepare against Balazs Kovacs
Romania · World #28,576 classical · FIDE ID 1297872
Our database contains 98 games by Balazs Kovacs, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs 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 | 1,994 | 2,021 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,891 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,852 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 49 | 10 | 39 | 50.0% |
| As White | 51 | 28 | 3 | 20 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 7 | 19 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 71.9% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Balazs Kovacs's chess games
All 98 games by Balazs Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 49 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Eszter Sulyok | 2,073 | XVIII Premium Budapest | E80 |
| Jan 2026 | Tibor Ladanyi | 2,002 | XVIII Premium Budapest | B33 |
| Jan 2026 | Benjamin Giles | 1,972 | XVIII Premium Budapest | B08 |
| Jan 2026 | Imre Szulics | 1,752 | II Rotary Club Rapid | D03 |
| Aug 2024 | Daniel Vo | 1,707 | ch-EU Union U10 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,995 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,654 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,773 |
| Hannibal Online Open U08 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,246 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,854 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,281 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,503 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2022 | 8 | 7 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Kovacs's chess games?
98 games by Balazs Kovacs, from Sep 2019 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 Balazs Kovacs has played.
What does Balazs Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Balazs Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Kovacs answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Balazs Kovacs play as White?
As White, Balazs Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Kovacs most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Balazs Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Balazs Kovacs is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Balazs Kovacs played?
Our database contains 98 games by Balazs Kovacs, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Kovacs?
98 games by Balazs 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.