Prepare against Tibor Kovacs
Hungary · World #85,189 classical · FIDE ID 720771
When preparing against Tibor Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Tibor Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor 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 | 1,773 | 2,018 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,885 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,844 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 10 | 25 | 32 | 14.9% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 6.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 94.1% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 11.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Tibor Kovacs's chess games
All 67 games by Tibor Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Istvan Fehervari | 2,088 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | C45 |
| Feb 2004 | Endre Kohalmi | 2,047 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | B30 |
| Dec 2004 | Arpad Zambo | 1,982 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | E61 |
| Apr 2006 | Lorinc Szabo | 1,967 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | B86 |
| Apr 2013 | Janos Vanya | 1,942 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 1 | 1,673 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,952 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,664 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Kovacs's chess games?
67 games by Tibor Kovacs, from Apr 2003 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 Tibor Kovacs has played.
What does Tibor Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Tibor Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Kovacs answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tibor Kovacs play as White?
As White, Tibor Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Kovacs most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Tibor Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Tibor Kovacs is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tibor Kovacs played?
Our database contains 67 games by Tibor Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Kovacs?
67 games by Tibor 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.