Gabor Kovacs vs Krisztian Szabo
Gabor Kovacs (49, IM, HUN) and Krisztian Szabo (37, GM, HUN) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Szabo leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2380 and 2480, the Elo model gives Szabo a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2380 vs 2480 (Δ -100)
With Gabor Kovacs as white
28% Gabor25% draw47% Krisztian
With Krisztian Szabo as white
21% Gabor21% draw58% Krisztian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gabor Kovacs | Krisztian Szabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2380-2 | 2480 |
| Peak rating | 2524 · Apr 2009 | 2564 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,036 | #965 |
| World rank peak | #530 | #361 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 636 | 702 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 43% | 46% |
| % black wins | 31% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2361 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Gabor Kovacs
Krisztian Szabo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gabor Kovacs
Krisztian Szabo