Prepare against Krisztian Kovolgyi
Hungary · World #63,015 classical · FIDE ID 762512
When preparing against Krisztian Kovolgyi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Krisztian Kovolgyi, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krisztian Kovolgyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krisztian Kovolgyi 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 | 1,845 | 1,853 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 25.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krisztian Kovolgyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krisztian Kovolgyi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kovolgyi usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kovolgyi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kovolgyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Krisztian Kovolgyi's chess games
All 43 games by Krisztian Kovolgyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Laura Dr. Laszlo | 1,870 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | B32 |
| Dec 2016 | Attila Jr. Forgacs | 1,762 | 8th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | C64 |
| Aug 2019 | Janos Labancz | 1,645 | Hungary PMCSB 2020 | C02 |
| Dec 2015 | Ferenc Peterfia | 1,542 | 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | B33 |
| Dec 2014 | Imre Ronyai | 1,537 | 6th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,397 |
| 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,618 |
| 6th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,661 |
| 8th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,576 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,311 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krisztian Kovolgyi's chess games?
43 games by Krisztian Kovolgyi, from Jan 2011 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 Krisztian Kovolgyi has played.
What does Krisztian Kovolgyi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Krisztian Kovolgyi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krisztian Kovolgyi answers 1...e5 (94% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Krisztian Kovolgyi play as White?
As White, Krisztian Kovolgyi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krisztian Kovolgyi play as Black?
As Black, Krisztian Kovolgyi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Krisztian Kovolgyi's FIDE rating?
Krisztian Kovolgyi is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (May 2024).
How many games has Krisztian Kovolgyi played?
Our database contains 43 games by Krisztian Kovolgyi, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krisztian Kovolgyi?
43 games by Krisztian Kovolgyi 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.