Prepare against Reka Kovacs
WFM · Hungary · World #37,958 classical · FIDE ID 790702
When preparing against Reka Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Reka Kovacs, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reka Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reka 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 | 1,944 | 2,100 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 58 | 20 | 89 | 34.7% |
| As White | 82 | 28 | 12 | 42 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 85 | 30 | 8 | 47 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reka Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reka Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 90.2% | 43.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 8.5% | 14.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 80.0% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Reka Kovacs's chess games
All 167 games by Reka Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Aug 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: 58 wins, 20 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Cristian-Clement Daianu | 2,214 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Jaroslav Sobek | 2,195 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jan 2026 | Lili Toth | 2,105 | Hungarian Junior Championship 2026 | Girls | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Nora Szarvas | 2,084 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | C70 |
| Apr 2024 | Csaba Szekely | 2,075 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 52 | 13 | 1,876 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,674 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| Hungarian Junior Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,675 |
| Budapest BSSZ Open | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| ch-HUN U16/18 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reka Kovacs's chess games?
167 games by Reka Kovacs, from Dec 2015 to Aug 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 Reka Kovacs has played.
What does Reka Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Reka Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reka Kovacs answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Reka Kovacs play as White?
As White, Reka Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reka Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Reka Kovacs most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Reka Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Reka Kovacs is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Reka Kovacs played?
Our database contains 167 games by Reka Kovacs, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 20 draws, 89 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reka Kovacs?
167 games by Reka 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.