Prepare against Laszlo Kovacs
Hungary · World #44,079 classical · FIDE ID 710199
When preparing against Laszlo Kovacs, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 66 games by Laszlo Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo 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 | 1,917 | 2,076 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,958 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,991 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 17 | 31 | 27.3% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 39.4% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 33.3% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c6 (36% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
Laszlo Kovacs's chess games
All 66 games by Laszlo Kovacs 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: 18 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Istvan Somogyi | 2,262 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | A07 |
| Mar 2006 | Zoltan Mihaly Kovalcsik | 2,063 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | D13 |
| Oct 2023 | Gergely Berta | 1,988 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | C92 |
| Nov 2005 | Lajos Pota | 1,941 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | D20 |
| Apr 2024 | Andras Biro | 1,938 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 1 | 1,899 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,029 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 3 | – |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,670 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,835 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Kovacs's chess games?
66 games by Laszlo Kovacs, 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 Laszlo Kovacs has played.
What does Laszlo Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Laszlo Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Kovacs answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Kovacs play as White?
As White, Laszlo Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Kovacs most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Laszlo Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Kovacs is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Laszlo Kovacs played?
Our database contains 66 games by Laszlo Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Kovacs?
66 games by Laszlo 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.