Prepare against Maria Kovarikova
WCM · Slovakia · World #37,913 classical · FIDE ID 14955040
Our database contains 213 games by Maria Kovarikova, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Kovarikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Kovarikova 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 | 1,945 | 2,005 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,861 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 106 | 21 | 86 | 49.8% |
| As White | 105 | 47 | 13 | 45 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 59 | 8 | 41 | 54.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Kovarikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Kovarikova's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Kovarikova usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kovarikova usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kovarikova usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 30.4% | 82.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.0% | 45.8% |
Maria Kovarikova's chess games
All 213 games by Maria Kovarikova in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 106 wins, 21 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Juraj Borik | 2,157 | ch-SVK rapid | B23 |
| Aug 2021 | Marek Goban | 2,112 | ch-SVK Amateurs | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Frantisek Jablonicky | 2,017 | Skalica Open | A03 |
| Feb 2023 | Viktoria Nadzamova | 2,016 | chT2B-SVK 2223 | B73 |
| Jul 2018 | Laszlo Gyorgy Ats | 2,002 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,272 |
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2019 | 16 | 13 | 1,516 |
| Skalica Open | 2020 | 15 | 4 | 1,878 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,056 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,769 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,366 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Kovarikova's chess games?
213 games by Maria Kovarikova, from Jun 2016 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 Maria Kovarikova has played.
What does Maria Kovarikova play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Maria Kovarikova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Kovarikova answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Maria Kovarikova play as White?
As White, Maria Kovarikova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Kovarikova play as Black?
As Black, Maria Kovarikova most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Maria Kovarikova's FIDE rating?
Maria Kovarikova is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Maria Kovarikova played?
Our database contains 213 games by Maria Kovarikova, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 21 draws, 86 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Kovarikova?
213 games by Maria Kovarikova 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.