Prepare against Lajos Kovacs
Hungary · World #9,079 classical · FIDE ID 735299
Our database contains 184 games by Lajos Kovacs, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos 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 | 2,184 | 2,244 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,189 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 62 | 74 | 48 | 33.7% |
| As White | 97 | 34 | 40 | 23 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 87 | 28 | 34 | 25 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 77.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 67.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.3% | 35.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 67.7% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 29.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Lajos Kovacs's chess games
All 184 games by Lajos Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 62 wins, 74 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Bence Nagy | 2,389 | 29th Zalakaros Open | A53 |
| Jul 2011 | Velislav Kukov | 2,377 | Vaujany Open A 2nd | D36 |
| Nov 2012 | Szidonia Lazarne Vajda | 2,362 | chT-HUN 1213 | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,347 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | B81 |
| Jun 2009 | Ali Habibi | 2,290 | 27th Balatonlelle Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 20 | 13 | 2,175 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2007 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,208 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,167 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,213 |
| chT-HUN 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| 29th Zalakaros Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Vaujany Open A 2nd | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Kovacs's chess games?
184 games by Lajos Kovacs, from Jul 2005 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 Lajos Kovacs has played.
What does Lajos Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Lajos Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Kovacs answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Lajos Kovacs play as White?
As White, Lajos Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Kovacs most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Lajos Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Lajos Kovacs is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Lajos Kovacs played?
Our database contains 184 games by Lajos Kovacs, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 74 draws, 48 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Kovacs?
184 games by Lajos 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.