Prepare against Stanislav Kovalevsky
FM · Poland · World #14,386 classical · FIDE ID 13508598
When preparing against Stanislav Kovalevsky, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 12.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,125 games by Stanislav Kovalevsky, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stanislav Kovalevsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanislav Kovalevsky 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 | 2,113 | 2,315 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,204 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,220 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,125 | 422 | 91 | 612 | 37.5% |
| As White | 548 | 230 | 53 | 265 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 577 | 192 | 38 | 347 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanislav Kovalevsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanislav Kovalevsky's side.
First moves as White (544 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 298 | 54.8% | 49.8% |
| c4 | 238 | 43.8% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kovalevsky usually continues c3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kovalevsky usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kovalevsky usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kovalevsky usually continues Nc3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kovalevsky usually continues Nc3 (39.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kovalevsky usually continues e4 (45.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 140 | 52.4% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 121 | 45.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 66.0% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 30 | 16.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 16.0% | 38.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Stanislav Kovalevsky's chess games
All 1,125 games by Stanislav Kovalevsky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 422 wins, 91 draws, 612 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 124 | 59/11/54 | 47.6% |
| C00 | English Opening | 99 | 34/17/48 | 34.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 66 | 21/5/40 | 31.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 31 | 18/3/10 | 58.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 8/5/16 | 27.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 12/3/13 | 42.9% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 83 | 29/3/51 | 34.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 47 | 20/0/27 | 42.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 11/2/23 | 30.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 4/4/23 | 12.9% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 12/2/16 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 7/4/16 | 25.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 7/0/16 | 30.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 11/0/12 | 47.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Apr 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,663 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Jan 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,613 | Titled Tue Late | A90 |
| Apr 2023 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,005 | 416 | 2,190 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,865 |
| 34th Krakow Open A | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanislav Kovalevsky's chess games?
1,125 games by Stanislav Kovalevsky, from May 2010 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 Stanislav Kovalevsky has played.
What does Stanislav Kovalevsky play on the first move as White?
Across 544 games with White in our database, Stanislav Kovalevsky opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanislav Kovalevsky answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Stanislav Kovalevsky play as White?
As White, Stanislav Kovalevsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (124 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening (99 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (66 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 548 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanislav Kovalevsky play as Black?
As Black, Stanislav Kovalevsky most often plays: Slav Defense (83 games, 34.9% win rate); French Defense (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Stanislav Kovalevsky's FIDE rating?
Stanislav Kovalevsky is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Stanislav Kovalevsky played?
Our database contains 1,125 games by Stanislav Kovalevsky, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 422 wins, 91 draws, 612 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanislav Kovalevsky?
1,125 games by Stanislav Kovalevsky 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.