Prepare against David Kovacs
Hungary · World #12,903 classical · FIDE ID 726664
Our database contains 278 games by David Kovacs, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,129 | 2,238 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,216 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,227 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 105 | 121 | 52 | 37.8% |
| As White | 142 | 59 | 55 | 28 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 136 | 46 | 66 | 24 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 90.1% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 9.2% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 62.5% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 26.6% | 73.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 60.9% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 37.0% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
David Kovacs's chess games
All 278 games by David Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 121 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Tamas Ress | 2,303 | 2nd Gyor Open | A45 |
| Apr 2014 | Denes Nemeth | 2,284 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | B22 |
| Dec 2004 | Tibor Dencsi | 2,275 | chT-HUN U20 | B40 |
| Feb 2009 | Geza Berek | 2,258 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | B99 |
| Oct 2016 | Istvan Lorincz | 2,251 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,242 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,182 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,369 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kovacs's chess games?
278 games by David Kovacs, from Jul 2003 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 David Kovacs has played.
What does David Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, David Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kovacs answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does David Kovacs play as White?
As White, David Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, David Kovacs most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is David Kovacs's FIDE rating?
David Kovacs is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Feb 2018).
How many games has David Kovacs played?
Our database contains 278 games by David Kovacs, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 121 draws, 52 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kovacs?
278 games by David 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.