Prepare against Balazs Kovacs
Hungary · World #59,336 classical · FIDE ID 755656
When preparing against Balazs Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 67 games by Balazs Kovacs, covering Sep 2009 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 | 1,858 | 1,871 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 15 | 16 | 36 | 22.4% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 29.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 29.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 66.7% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Balazs Kovacs's chess games
All 67 games by Balazs Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Laszlo Horvath | 2,000 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | B02 |
| Nov 2015 | Geza Szobi | 1,958 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Janos Zalan | 1,956 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | B53 |
| Dec 2009 | Adrienn Zeman | 1,915 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | B50 |
| Apr 2014 | Gyorgy Pregitzer | 1,836 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,867 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,685 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,768 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,716 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,765 |
| 1st Budapest Weekend U2200 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,614 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Kovacs's chess games?
67 games by Balazs Kovacs, from Sep 2009 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 32 games with White in our database, Balazs Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Kovacs answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Balazs Kovacs play as White?
As White, Balazs Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Kovacs most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Balazs Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Balazs Kovacs is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Balazs Kovacs played?
Our database contains 67 games by Balazs Kovacs, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Kovacs?
67 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.