Prepare against Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik
Hungary · World #89,601 classical · FIDE ID 731463
Our database contains 94 games by Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik 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 | 1,759 | 2,067 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,861 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,815 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 21 | 32 | 41 | 22.3% |
| As White | 49 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 17.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 95.9% | 43.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kovalcsik usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kovalcsik usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kovalcsik usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kovalcsik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik's chess games
All 94 games by Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 2/11/11 | 8.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Laszlo Varga | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | B21 |
| Apr 2005 | Istvan Fodor | 2,129 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | D18 |
| Nov 2007 | Tibor Galko | 1,974 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | B01 |
| Mar 2012 | Tibor Molnar | 1,919 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | B07 |
| Jul 2005 | Imre Ronyai | 1,901 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,818 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,903 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,842 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,846 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik's chess games?
94 games by Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik has played.
What does Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik play as White?
As White, Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Center Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 8.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik played?
Our database contains 94 games by Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik?
94 games by Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik 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.