Prepare against Lubomir Kovac
Slovakia · World #14,670 classical · FIDE ID 14908816
Our database contains 216 games by Lubomir Kovac, covering Apr 2008 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 | 2,109 | 2,174 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,153 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,137 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 69 | 84 | 63 | 31.9% |
| As White | 112 | 42 | 39 | 31 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 104 | 27 | 45 | 32 | 26.0% |
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 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 97.3% | 55.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 76.6% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 21.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
Lubomir Kovac's chess games
All 216 games by Lubomir Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 69 wins, 84 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | David Varga | 2,364 | Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | D19 |
| Oct 2016 | Miroslav Maslik | 2,337 | chT2B-SVK 1617 | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Norbert Zambor | 2,319 | Banska Bystrica Open B | A62 |
| Oct 2014 | Mario Horvath | 2,264 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | A44 |
| Mar 2020 | Erno Molnar | 2,225 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 2,006 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1,988 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,988 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,212 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,189 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Kovac's chess games?
216 games by Lubomir Kovac, from Apr 2008 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 112 games with White in our database, Lubomir Kovac opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Kovac answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Kovac play as White?
As White, Lubomir Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Kovac most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Lubomir Kovac's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Kovac is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Lubomir Kovac played?
Our database contains 216 games by Lubomir Kovac, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 84 draws, 63 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Kovac?
216 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.