Prepare against Elod Kovacs
FM · Hungary · World #15,854 classical · FIDE ID 702889
Our database contains 370 games by Elod Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elod Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elod 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 | 2,096 | 2,287 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,126 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,145 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 370 | 128 | 149 | 93 | 34.6% |
| As White | 187 | 66 | 77 | 44 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 62 | 72 | 49 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elod Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elod Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 79.1% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 17.6% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 56.1% | 64.1% |
| c6 | 40 | 35.1% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 57.4% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 36.2% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Elod Kovacs's chess games
All 370 games by Elod Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 128 wins, 149 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/15/8 | 23.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/13/2 | 40.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,410 | chT-HUN 9596 | E73 |
| Jan 1995 | Attila Kiss | 2,380 | Veszprem SZT Open | A62 |
| Jan 1997 | Attila Turzo | 2,360 | chT-HUN 9697 | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,340 | chT-HUN 9697 | B99 |
| Jan 1995 | Andras Bernei | 2,325 | chT-HUN 9596 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2017 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,976 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,406 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 6 | 2,237 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 6 | 2,287 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,337 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elod Kovacs's chess games?
370 games by Elod Kovacs, from Apr 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 Elod Kovacs has played.
What does Elod Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Elod Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elod Kovacs answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Elod Kovacs play as White?
As White, Elod Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elod Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Elod Kovacs most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Elod Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Elod Kovacs is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Elod Kovacs played?
Our database contains 370 games by Elod Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 149 draws, 93 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elod Kovacs?
370 games by Elod 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.