Prepare against Sandor Zoltan Kovacs
Hungary · World #86,820 classical · FIDE ID 769142
When preparing against Sandor Zoltan Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Sandor Zoltan Kovacs, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Zoltan 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 | 1,768 | 1,776 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,778 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 35.9% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's chess games
All 39 games by Sandor Zoltan Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Blanka Borbala Valyi | 1,756 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | E92 |
| Mar 2013 | Robert Jako | 1,725 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | D92 |
| Feb 2015 | Gabor Balassy | 1,708 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | A48 |
| Mar 2012 | Tibor Jr Botta | 1,690 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | A09 |
| Apr 2013 | Attila Marton | 1,675 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 1,722 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,427 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,690 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,319 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's chess games?
39 games by Sandor Zoltan Kovacs, from May 2012 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 Sandor Zoltan Kovacs has played.
What does Sandor Zoltan Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sandor Zoltan Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Zoltan Kovacs answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sandor Zoltan Kovacs play as White?
As White, Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Zoltan Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Zoltan Kovacs most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sandor Zoltan Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Sandor Zoltan Kovacs is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Sandor Zoltan Kovacs played?
Our database contains 39 games by Sandor Zoltan Kovacs, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Zoltan Kovacs?
39 games by Sandor Zoltan 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.