Prepare against Jozef Kovacs
Slovakia · World #135,924 classical · FIDE ID 14950774
When preparing against Jozef Kovacs, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Jozef Kovacs, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef 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 | 1,631 | 1,660 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 43 | 46 | 76 | 26.1% |
| As White | 79 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 86 | 19 | 21 | 46 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 96.2% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Jozef Kovacs's chess games
All 165 games by Jozef Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 43 wins, 46 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Vladimir Cibulka | 2,320 | chT-SVK 0102 | D03 |
| Aug 2002 | Vilmos Nogrady | 2,289 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | C55 |
| Sep 2013 | Mario Castiglione | 2,270 | Banska Bystrica Open B | A53 |
| Jan 2002 | Robert Csolto | 2,266 | chT1E-SVK 0203 | C63 |
| Oct 2011 | Lubomir Burdik | 2,208 | Tatry Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 26 | 8.5 | 1,996 |
| Presov Open B | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2003 | 12 | 4 | 2,076 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,219 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,037 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Kovacs's chess games?
165 games by Jozef Kovacs, from Dec 2017 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 Jozef Kovacs has played.
What does Jozef Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Jozef Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Kovacs answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jozef Kovacs play as White?
As White, Jozef Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Kovacs most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Jozef Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Jozef Kovacs is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,660 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jozef Kovacs played?
Our database contains 165 games by Jozef Kovacs, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 46 draws, 76 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Kovacs?
165 games by Jozef 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.