Prepare against Kristof Kovacs
FM · Hungary · World #6,392 classical · FIDE ID 799831
When preparing against Kristof Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Kristof Kovacs, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristof Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristof 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 | 2,237 | 2,299 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,188 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,219 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 71 | 27 | 41 | 51.1% |
| As White | 69 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 38 | 9 | 23 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristof Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristof Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 55.1% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 37.7% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
Kristof Kovacs's chess games
All 139 games by Kristof Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 71 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Andras Horvath | 2,260 | ch-HUN U20 | C48 |
| Apr 2026 | Jozsef Jr. Lehocz | 2,237 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | B32 |
| Apr 2026 | Barnabas Seres | 2,152 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Marton Bod | 2,145 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter Gal | 2,115 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U10 | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 1,528 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,148 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,171 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,100 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,421 |
| ch-HUN U10/14 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristof Kovacs's chess games?
139 games by Kristof Kovacs, from Jun 2018 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 Kristof Kovacs has played.
What does Kristof Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Kristof Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristof Kovacs answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Kristof Kovacs play as White?
As White, Kristof Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristof Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Kristof Kovacs most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Kristof Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Kristof Kovacs is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (May 2026).
How many games has Kristof Kovacs played?
Our database contains 139 games by Kristof Kovacs, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristof Kovacs?
139 games by Kristof 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.