Prepare against Vladimir Kovalsky
Slovakia · World #37,246 classical · FIDE ID 14907097
Our database contains 91 games by Vladimir Kovalsky, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Kovalsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Kovalsky 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 | 1,948 | 2,067 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,037 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 18 | 41 | 32 | 19.8% |
| As White | 45 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Kovalsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Kovalsky's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.6% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kovalsky usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kovalsky usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kovalsky usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Vladimir Kovalsky's chess games
All 91 games by Vladimir Kovalsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 18 wins, 41 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Mrva | 2,150 | Presov-B1 | C56 |
| Dec 2006 | Jan Konak | 2,139 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | D10 |
| Oct 2006 | Stefan Mazur | 2,039 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | C42 |
| Nov 2006 | Juraj Stec | 2,035 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | C42 |
| Feb 2006 | Rudolf Pollak | 2,009 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3D-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,014 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| Presov-B1 | 2004 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,021 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| chT-SVK 2D 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Kovalsky's chess games?
91 games by Vladimir Kovalsky, from Jul 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 Vladimir Kovalsky has played.
What does Vladimir Kovalsky play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Vladimir Kovalsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Kovalsky answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Kovalsky play as White?
As White, Vladimir Kovalsky's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Kovalsky play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Kovalsky most often plays: Petrov's Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Vladimir Kovalsky's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Kovalsky is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Vladimir Kovalsky played?
Our database contains 91 games by Vladimir Kovalsky, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 41 draws, 32 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Kovalsky?
91 games by Vladimir Kovalsky 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.