Prepare against Gabor Kovacs
IM · Hungary · World #2,047 classical · FIDE ID 716219
Our database contains 589 games by Gabor Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor 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 | 2,381 | 2,524 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,414 | 2,463 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,457 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 179 | 278 | 132 | 30.4% |
| As White | 280 | 96 | 126 | 58 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 309 | 83 | 152 | 74 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 198 | 70.7% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 50 | 17.9% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 7.9% | 79.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 106 | 85.5% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 16 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 76.6% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 23.4% | 60.3% |
Gabor Kovacs's chess games
All 589 games by Gabor Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 179 wins, 278 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 45 | 13/21/11 | 28.9% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 44 | 11/21/12 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 40 | 14/21/5 | 35.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 13/24/9 | 28.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 45 | 8/20/17 | 17.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 40 | 3/26/11 | 7.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 31 | 9/15/7 | 29.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Davor Rogic | 2,591 | BL2-Sued 1011 | D17 |
| Sep 2008 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,586 | ch-HUN KO 58th | D37 |
| Jan 2004 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,560 | Oberwart Open | A13 |
| Nov 2007 | Viktor Erdos | 2,551 | chT-HUN 0708 | D36 |
| Apr 2008 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,545 | chT-HUN 0708 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 32 | 24 | 2,547 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2010 | 27 | 14 | 2,434 |
| ch-HUN KO 58th | 2008 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,544 |
| chT-HUN 0304 | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
| chT-HUN 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,420 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,587 |
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,445 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Kovacs's chess games?
589 games by Gabor Kovacs, from Apr 2003 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 Gabor Kovacs has played.
What does Gabor Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Gabor Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Kovacs answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Gabor Kovacs play as White?
As White, Gabor Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (45 games, 28.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Kovacs most often plays: Indian Defense (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (45 games, 17.8% win rate); Catalan (40 games, 7.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Gabor Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Gabor Kovacs is currently rated 2,381 in classical chess, 2,414 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,524 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Gabor Kovacs played?
Our database contains 589 games by Gabor Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 278 draws, 132 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Kovacs?
589 games by Gabor 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.