Prepare against Zoltan Kovacs
Hungary · World #35,194 classical · FIDE ID 724769
When preparing against Zoltan Kovacs, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 113 games by Zoltan Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout 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 | 1,958 | 2,143 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,031 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,086 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 38 | 36 | 39 | 33.6% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 24.5% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 60.9% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
Zoltan Kovacs's chess games
All 113 games by Zoltan Kovacs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Nazerke Nurgali | 2,250 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open A | B10 |
| Sep 2010 | Istvan Balvanyos | 2,217 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A08 |
| Mar 2018 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,212 | chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A41 |
| Mar 2010 | Marton Prorok | 2,173 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | C00 |
| May 2010 | Attila Kerekes | 2,155 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,042 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,119 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,103 |
| Kecskemet Caissa-C 12 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,856 |
| Kecskemet Caissa Rating July | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Kovacs's chess games?
113 games by Zoltan Kovacs, from Apr 2003 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 Zoltan Kovacs has played.
What does Zoltan Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Zoltan Kovacs opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Kovacs answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Kovacs play as White?
As White, Zoltan Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Kovacs most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Zoltan Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Kovacs is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Zoltan Kovacs played?
Our database contains 113 games by Zoltan Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Kovacs?
113 games by 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.