Prepare against Zsolt Kovacs
Hungary · World #66,465 classical · FIDE ID 720429
When preparing against Zsolt Kovacs, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Zsolt Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Kovacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt 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 | 1,833 | 2,072 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 21.9% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Kovacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Kovacs's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kovacs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zsolt Kovacs's chess games
All 32 games by Zsolt 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Andras Bacsi | 2,077 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B49 |
| Apr 2004 | Gyula Lakat | 1,956 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | D88 |
| Jan 2004 | Balazs Nemeth | 1,908 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B92 |
| Nov 2003 | Daniel Dobak | 1,838 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B84 |
| Apr 2022 | Vilmos Meszaros | 1,790 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,927 |
| XVIII Premium Budapest | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,620 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,778 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,817 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,560 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,809 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Kovacs's chess games?
32 games by Zsolt 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 Zsolt Kovacs has played.
What does Zsolt Kovacs play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Zsolt Kovacs opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Kovacs answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Kovacs play as White?
As White, Zsolt Kovacs's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Kovacs play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Kovacs most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zsolt Kovacs's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Kovacs is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (May 2010).
How many games has Zsolt Kovacs played?
Our database contains 32 games by Zsolt Kovacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Kovacs?
32 games by Zsolt 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.