Prepare against Zuzana Kovacova
WFM · BMU · World #26,942 classical · FIDE ID 14901510
When preparing against Zuzana Kovacova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Zuzana Kovacova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zuzana Kovacova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuzana Kovacova 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 | 2,005 | 2,129 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,082 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,092 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 67 | 47 | 45 | 42.1% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 25 | 22 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 32 | 22 | 23 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuzana Kovacova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuzana Kovacova's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Kovacova usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kovacova usually continues Nc3 (52.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kovacova usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Zuzana Kovacova's chess games
All 159 games by Zuzana Kovacova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 67 wins, 47 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Lukas Jandourek | 2,223 | Tatry Open | C54 |
| Oct 2004 | Charles Eichab | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | C71 |
| Oct 2004 | Fidele Mutabazi | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | B07 |
| Feb 2005 | Joel Salman | 2,198 | Bermuda Open | B25 |
| Feb 2010 | Jan Brestak | 2,186 | chT-SVK 1W 0910 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,112 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 15 | 15 | 2,026 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 6 | 2,100 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,937 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 1,855 |
| Modra Arisan w IM | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zuzana Kovacova's chess games?
159 games by Zuzana Kovacova, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Zuzana Kovacova has played.
What does Zuzana Kovacova play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Zuzana Kovacova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuzana Kovacova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zuzana Kovacova play as White?
As White, Zuzana Kovacova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 36.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zuzana Kovacova play as Black?
As Black, Zuzana Kovacova most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Three Knights Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Zuzana Kovacova's FIDE rating?
Zuzana Kovacova is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Zuzana Kovacova played?
Our database contains 159 games by Zuzana Kovacova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 47 draws, 45 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zuzana Kovacova?
159 games by Zuzana Kovacova 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.