Prepare against Kalman Rovid
FM · Hungary · World #14,811 classical · FIDE ID 701831
Our database contains 434 games by Kalman Rovid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kalman Rovid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalman Rovid 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 | 2,107 | 2,405 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 137 | 149 | 148 | 31.6% |
| As White | 205 | 70 | 81 | 54 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 229 | 67 | 68 | 94 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalman Rovid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalman Rovid's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 95.1% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rovid usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rovid usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rovid usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rovid usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rovid usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Rovid usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 95.3% | 42.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 98.8% | 45.3% |
Kalman Rovid's chess games
All 434 games by Kalman Rovid 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: 137 wins, 149 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 77 | 27/30/20 | 35.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 18/18/23 | 30.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 5/9/14 | 17.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,505 | 09th Cappelle Open | C68 |
| Jan 1994 | Dimitar I. Donchev | 2,480 | 10th Cappelle Open | B15 |
| Dec 2000 | Ambrus Peter | 2,441 | chT-HUN 0001 | B33 |
| Jan 1992 | Istvan Polgar | 2,435 | chT-HUN | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,425 | Kobanya Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 46 | 28 | 2,388 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 9 | 2,411 |
| Kobanya Open | 1996 | 15 | 7 | 2,302 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,258 |
| Elekes Memorial-06 Group B | 1981 | 13 | 5 | 2,262 |
| HUN-Open | 1981 | 13 | 8 | 2,408 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 8 | 2,398 |
| chT-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalman Rovid's chess games?
434 games by Kalman Rovid, 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 Kalman Rovid has played.
What does Kalman Rovid play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Kalman Rovid opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalman Rovid answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games).
What openings does Kalman Rovid play as White?
As White, Kalman Rovid's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (77 games, 35.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalman Rovid play as Black?
As Black, Kalman Rovid most often plays: Benoni Defense (59 games, 30.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 25.8% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 17.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Kalman Rovid's FIDE rating?
Kalman Rovid is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kalman Rovid played?
Our database contains 434 games by Kalman Rovid, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 149 draws, 148 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalman Rovid?
434 games by Kalman Rovid 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.