Prepare against Geza Kovacs
Hungary · World #25,801 classical · FIDE ID 722308
Our database contains 148 games by Geza Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geza Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geza 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 | 2,012 | 2,121 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,034 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,039 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 46 | 40 | 62 | 31.1% |
| As White | 75 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 17 | 34 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geza Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geza Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 69.3% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 24.0% | 47.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 80.6% | 38.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Geza Kovacs's chess games
All 148 games by Geza 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: 46 wins, 40 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Tamas Binder | 2,302 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | E17 |
| May 2008 | Sandor Sulyok | 2,293 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | D35 |
| Jan 2009 | Melinda Goczo | 2,228 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | E16 |
| Feb 2018 | Imre Mullner | 2,179 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | B20 |
| Oct 2010 | Istvan Solymosi | 2,171 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | E25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,005 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| Budapest FS02 schev | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,871 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,698 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geza Kovacs's chess games?
148 games by Geza 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 Geza Kovacs has played.
What does Geza Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Geza Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geza Kovacs answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Geza Kovacs play as White?
As White, Geza Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geza Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Geza Kovacs most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Geza Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Geza Kovacs is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Geza Kovacs played?
Our database contains 148 games by Geza Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 40 draws, 62 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geza Kovacs?
148 games by Geza 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.