Prepare against Marton Kovacs
Hungary · World #14,245 classical · FIDE ID 724033
Our database contains 344 games by Marton Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marton Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marton 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 | 2,113 | 2,186 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,134 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 123 | 121 | 100 | 35.8% |
| As White | 169 | 69 | 58 | 42 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 175 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marton Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marton Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 95.3% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 93.9% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Marton Kovacs's chess games
All 344 games by Marton 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: 123 wins, 121 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 48 | 20/16/12 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 40 | 21/13/6 | 52.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 55 | 17/21/17 | 30.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 4/10/12 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Janosne Talos | 2,375 | chT2-HUN | D94 |
| Feb 2009 | Istvan Egedi | 2,314 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | A46 |
| Jul 1999 | Janos Nagy | 2,300 | Nyiregyhaza Open | D11 |
| Nov 2013 | Attila Aba Virag | 2,270 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | A77 |
| Feb 2004 | Tamas Herman | 2,245 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 17 | 7 | 2,138 |
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2000 | 15 | 6 | 2,045 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| chT-HUN 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marton Kovacs's chess games?
344 games by Marton 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 Marton Kovacs has played.
What does Marton Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Marton Kovacs opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marton Kovacs answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marton Kovacs play as White?
As White, Marton Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marton Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Marton Kovacs most often plays: Petrov's Defense (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Marton Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Marton Kovacs is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Marton Kovacs played?
Our database contains 344 games by Marton Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 121 draws, 100 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marton Kovacs?
344 games by Marton 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.