Prepare against Lubomir Kovac
Slovakia · World #7,949 classical · FIDE ID 14908697
Our database contains 114 games by Lubomir Kovac, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir Kovac 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 | 2,206 | 2,271 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,222 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 35 | 48 | 31 | 30.7% |
| As White | 60 | 21 | 29 | 10 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Kovac's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kovac usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 65.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
Lubomir Kovac's chess games
All 114 games by Lubomir Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 35 wins, 48 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Peter Demeter | 2,297 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | A76 |
| Dec 2009 | Martin Krajnak | 2,274 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | D06 |
| Nov 2003 | Emil Klemanic | 2,256 | chT-SVK 0304 | E90 |
| Feb 2008 | Lubomir Sokol | 2,222 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | D31 |
| Mar 2005 | Jan Brestak | 2,219 | chT-SVK 0405 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| chT-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,373 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,118 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,155 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,989 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| Presov B3 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Kovac's chess games?
114 games by Lubomir Kovac, from Oct 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 Lubomir Kovac has played.
What does Lubomir Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Lubomir Kovac opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Kovac answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Kovac play as White?
As White, Lubomir Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Kovac most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Lubomir Kovac's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Kovac is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Lubomir Kovac played?
Our database contains 114 games by Lubomir Kovac, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 48 draws, 31 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Kovac?
114 games by Lubomir Kovac 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.