Prepare against Faust Kovac
HRV · World #149,807 classical · FIDE ID 14595338
When preparing against Faust Kovac, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Faust Kovac, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Faust Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faust Kovac 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 | 1,596 | 1,624 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faust Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faust Kovac's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Faust Kovac's chess games
All 30 games by Faust Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Murray Liu | 1,615 | ch-EU Schools U09 | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikita Osmolovskii | 1,527 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U09 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,662 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,099 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,638 |
| Wch U08 Blitz | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 983 |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,339 |
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 892 |
| New Zagreb Classic Futures 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faust Kovac's chess games?
30 games by Faust Kovac, from Sep 2022 to Oct 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 Faust Kovac has played.
What does Faust Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Faust Kovac opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faust Kovac answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Faust Kovac play as White?
As White, Faust Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faust Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Faust Kovac most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Faust Kovac's FIDE rating?
Faust Kovac is currently rated 1,596 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,624 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Faust Kovac played?
Our database contains 30 games by Faust Kovac, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faust Kovac?
30 games by Faust Kovac 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.