Prepare against Daniel Kovacs
Hungary · World #27,942 classical · FIDE ID 706868
Our database contains 119 games by Daniel Kovacs, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,998 | 2,079 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,076 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,017 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 33 | 44 | 42 | 27.7% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 83.9% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues a3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Daniel Kovacs's chess games
All 119 games by Daniel Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 33 wins, 44 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Tamas Bohati | 2,247 | chT2C-SVK 1819 | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Oliver Hangay | 2,240 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | C00 |
| Apr 2017 | Geza Pal | 2,204 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | B92 |
| Sep 2017 | Zoltan Bela Eberth | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | B34 |
| Oct 2016 | Gabor Nagyajtai | 2,147 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,096 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,212 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,806 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kovacs's chess games?
119 games by Daniel Kovacs, from Jul 2010 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 Daniel Kovacs has played.
What does Daniel Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Daniel Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kovacs answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kovacs play as White?
As White, Daniel Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kovacs most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Daniel Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kovacs is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Daniel Kovacs played?
Our database contains 119 games by Daniel Kovacs, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 44 draws, 42 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kovacs?
119 games by Daniel 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.