Prepare against Oliver Kovacik
Slovakia · World #35,057 classical · FIDE ID 2321963
When preparing against Oliver Kovacik, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 68 games by Oliver Kovacik, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Kovacik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Kovacik 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 | 1,959 | 1,989 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,069 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 20 | 16 | 32 | 29.4% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Kovacik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Kovacik's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 62.9% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 28.6% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kovacik usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kovacik usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kovacik usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kovacik usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kovacik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kovacik usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Oliver Kovacik's chess games
All 68 games by Oliver Kovacik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,394 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Adam Gibala | 2,360 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | D94 |
| Jul 2026 | Pawel Brzezina | 2,076 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | D47 |
| Aug 2026 | Jozef Turcel | 1,983 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | C01 |
| Jun 2024 | Juraj Ondras | 1,974 | ch-SVK U2300 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 13 | 4 | 1,917 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,862 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,478 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,305 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,946 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Kovacik's chess games?
68 games by Oliver Kovacik, from Nov 2021 to Sep 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 Oliver Kovacik has played.
What does Oliver Kovacik play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Oliver Kovacik opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Kovacik answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Oliver Kovacik play as White?
As White, Oliver Kovacik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Kovacik play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Kovacik most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Oliver Kovacik's FIDE rating?
Oliver Kovacik is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Oliver Kovacik played?
Our database contains 68 games by Oliver Kovacik, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Kovacik?
68 games by Oliver Kovacik 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.