Prepare against Dezso Kovacs
Hungary · World #65,045 classical · FIDE ID 732451
When preparing against Dezso Kovacs, expect 1.c4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Dezso Kovacs, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dezso Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dezso 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 | 1,838 | 2,024 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 57 | 70 | 60 | 30.5% |
| As White | 102 | 32 | 39 | 31 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dezso Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dezso Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 101 | 99.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 59.2% | 63.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 36.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Dezso Kovacs's chess games
All 187 games by Dezso Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 57 wins, 70 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 32 | 8/14/10 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Antal Majdanics | 2,181 | chT4-HUN 1112 | A22 |
| Apr 2006 | Jozsef M Horvath | 2,167 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | A21 |
| Feb 2006 | Tibor Nagy | 2,110 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | B01 |
| Jan 2006 | Tibor Bauman | 2,105 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | A24 |
| May 2008 | Melinda Timko | 2,083 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,981 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 1,998 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,871 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dezso Kovacs's chess games?
187 games by Dezso Kovacs, from Jul 2005 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 Dezso Kovacs has played.
What does Dezso Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Dezso Kovacs opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dezso Kovacs answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dezso Kovacs play as White?
As White, Dezso Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dezso Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Dezso Kovacs most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Dezso Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Dezso Kovacs is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (May 2010).
How many games has Dezso Kovacs played?
Our database contains 187 games by Dezso Kovacs, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 70 draws, 60 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dezso Kovacs?
187 games by Dezso 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.