Prepare against Barnabas Kovacsy
FM · Hungary · World #3,938 classical · FIDE ID 769290
Our database contains 663 games by Barnabas Kovacsy, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Barnabas Kovacsy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barnabas Kovacsy 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 | 2,304 | 2,306 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,211 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,289 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 663 | 194 | 157 | 312 | 29.3% |
| As White | 323 | 109 | 80 | 134 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 340 | 85 | 77 | 178 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barnabas Kovacsy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barnabas Kovacsy's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kovacsy usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kovacsy usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kovacsy usually continues d4 (41.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 92.0% | 41.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.6% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 98.1% | 36.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Barnabas Kovacsy's chess games
All 663 games by Barnabas Kovacsy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Aug 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: 194 wins, 157 draws, 312 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 77 | 24/20/33 | 31.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 14/20/23 | 24.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 52 | 19/8/25 | 36.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 51 | 15/12/24 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 5/8/17 | 16.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 22 | 2/2/18 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | B49 |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,611 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Jan 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Mar 2021 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B55 |
| Nov 2023 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 356 | 132 | 2,211 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2021 | 36 | 18 | 1,924 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 2,196 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,204 |
| Budapest BEAC | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,498 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,301 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,371 |
| Budapest FS04 FM | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barnabas Kovacsy's chess games?
663 games by Barnabas Kovacsy, from Jan 2012 to Aug 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 Barnabas Kovacsy has played.
What does Barnabas Kovacsy play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Barnabas Kovacsy opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barnabas Kovacsy answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Barnabas Kovacsy play as White?
As White, Barnabas Kovacsy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 31.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barnabas Kovacsy play as Black?
As Black, Barnabas Kovacsy most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 24.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (51 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Barnabas Kovacsy's FIDE rating?
Barnabas Kovacsy is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Barnabas Kovacsy played?
Our database contains 663 games by Barnabas Kovacsy, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 157 draws, 312 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barnabas Kovacsy?
663 games by Barnabas Kovacsy 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.