Prepare against Bence Kovacs
Hungary · World #27,617 classical · FIDE ID 761028
Our database contains 133 games by Bence Kovacs, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bence Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bence 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 | 2,000 | 2,031 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 52 | 35 | 46 | 39.1% |
| As White | 66 | 30 | 17 | 19 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 67 | 22 | 18 | 27 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bence Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bence Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 97.0% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 73.8% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.8% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Bence Kovacs's chess games
All 133 games by Bence Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 52 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Tibor Szekeres | 2,171 | 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | A34 |
| Jul 2019 | Balint Virag | 2,092 | Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup 27th | C60 |
| Aug 2015 | Mark Medve | 2,088 | chT-HUN U18 | B53 |
| Jul 2018 | Simon Fule | 2,061 | chT-HUN U18 | C77 |
| Nov 2011 | Kristof Szabo | 2,010 | chT-HUN U18 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2018 | 22 | 12 | 1,928 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2013 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,655 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| Dunaujvaros Open B U2000 | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| 3rd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bence Kovacs's chess games?
133 games by Bence Kovacs, from Nov 2010 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 Bence Kovacs has played.
What does Bence Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Bence Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bence Kovacs answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bence Kovacs play as White?
As White, Bence Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bence Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Bence Kovacs most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Bence Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Bence Kovacs is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Bence Kovacs played?
Our database contains 133 games by Bence Kovacs, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bence Kovacs?
133 games by Bence 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.