Prepare against Istvan A Kovacs
Serbia · World #88,507 classical · FIDE ID 964042
When preparing against Istvan A Kovacs, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 54 games by Istvan A Kovacs, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan A Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan A 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 | 1,763 | 1,995 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 35.2% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan A Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan A Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 53.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Istvan A Kovacs's chess games
All 54 games by Istvan A Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Veso Avram | 2,136 | ch-Subotica | A47 |
| Mar 2017 | Karoly Szabados | 2,103 | ch-Subotica Open | A00 |
| May 2013 | Lajos Tomik | 2,079 | ch-Subotica | D12 |
| May 2013 | Zlatko Engi | 1,995 | ch-Subotica | D00 |
| Feb 2016 | Andras Solymosi | 1,991 | ch-Subotica Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica Open | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 1,905 |
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,892 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| Subotica Autumn Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan A Kovacs's chess games?
54 games by Istvan A Kovacs, from Jul 2013 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 Istvan A Kovacs has played.
What does Istvan A Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Istvan A Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan A Kovacs answers 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Istvan A Kovacs play as White?
As White, Istvan A Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Mieses Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan A Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Istvan A Kovacs most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Istvan A Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Istvan A Kovacs is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Istvan A Kovacs played?
Our database contains 54 games by Istvan A Kovacs, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan A Kovacs?
54 games by Istvan A 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.