Prepare against Milan Kovacs
Hungary · World #16,430 classical · FIDE ID 760455
Our database contains 106 games by Milan Kovacs, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan 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 | 2,090 | 2,093 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,014 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 56 | 24 | 26 | 52.8% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 85.4% | 75.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
Milan Kovacs's chess games
All 106 games by Milan Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 56 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mario Horvath | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | A24 |
| Feb 2013 | Sandor Nemeth | 2,052 | chT-Komarom Esztergom County | B00 |
| Nov 2011 | Kristof Nagy | 2,043 | chT-HUN U18 | C44 |
| Dec 2023 | Boldizsar Varga | 1,992 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | B24 |
| Feb 2019 | Jozsef Nemeth | 1,983 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 7th Gyor Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,981 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,183 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 7 | 1,862 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,788 |
| Kisber Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,708 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Kovacs's chess games?
106 games by Milan Kovacs, from Jan 2011 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 Milan Kovacs has played.
What does Milan Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Milan Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Kovacs answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Milan Kovacs play as White?
As White, Milan Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Milan Kovacs most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Milan Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Milan Kovacs is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (May 2026).
How many games has Milan Kovacs played?
Our database contains 106 games by Milan Kovacs, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Kovacs?
106 games by Milan 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.