Prepare against Stefan Kovac
Slovakia · World #97,225 classical · FIDE ID 14911183
When preparing against Stefan Kovac, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 34 games by Stefan Kovac, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kovac 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 | 1,738 | 1,870 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,878 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 2.9% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kovac's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 94.4% | 17.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 17.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Stefan Kovac's chess games
All 34 games by Stefan Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 1 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Anton Andras | 1,560 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 1,722 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,619 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,627 |
| chT1E-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,550 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,934 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,640 |
| chT1E-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kovac's chess games?
34 games by Stefan Kovac, from May 2013 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 Stefan Kovac has played.
What does Stefan Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Stefan Kovac opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kovac answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kovac play as White?
As White, Stefan Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kovac most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Stefan Kovac's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kovac is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Stefan Kovac played?
Our database contains 34 games by Stefan Kovac, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (2.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kovac?
34 games by Stefan Kovac 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.