Prepare against Matyas Kovarik
Czechia · World #32,966 classical · FIDE ID 350508
Our database contains 172 games by Matyas Kovarik, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Kovarik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Kovarik 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 | 1,969 | 2,017 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,974 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 55 | 48 | 69 | 32.0% |
| As White | 80 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 28 | 25 | 39 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kovarik usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kovarik usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kovarik usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 80.0% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Matyas Kovarik's chess games
All 172 games by Matyas Kovarik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 55 wins, 48 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Petr Pisk | 2,331 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B79 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,306 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Josef Bednarik | 2,183 | Vsetin Open | B33 |
| Mar 2022 | Martin Frolik | 2,156 | chT1E-CZE 2122 | D60 |
| Mar 2020 | Tomas Ockay | 2,142 | chT1E-CZE 1920 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,730 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 1,875 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,047 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-Morava U10 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,720 |
| 41st Vsetin Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| 44th Vsetin Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Kovarik's chess games?
172 games by Matyas Kovarik, from Sep 2010 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 Matyas Kovarik has played.
What does Matyas Kovarik play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Matyas Kovarik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Kovarik answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Matyas Kovarik play as White?
As White, Matyas Kovarik's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Kovarik play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Kovarik most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Matyas Kovarik's FIDE rating?
Matyas Kovarik is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Matyas Kovarik played?
Our database contains 172 games by Matyas Kovarik, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 48 draws, 69 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Kovarik?
172 games by Matyas Kovarik 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.