Prepare against Balazs Horvath
Hungary · World #20,241 classical · FIDE ID 758280
Our database contains 173 games by Balazs Horvath, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Horvath 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 | 2,055 | 2,158 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,002 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,019 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 68 | 52 | 53 | 39.3% |
| As White | 87 | 37 | 33 | 17 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 31 | 19 | 36 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Horvath's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 79.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| g4 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 87.5% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
Balazs Horvath's chess games
All 173 games by Balazs Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 68 wins, 52 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Peter Petran | 2,303 | 23rd Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2018 | David Kovacs | 2,209 | 23rd Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | C95 |
| Mar 2019 | Attila Horvath | 2,168 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | B14 |
| Jul 2022 | Szabolcs Laza | 2,157 | EU Universities Rapid | B38 |
| Oct 2016 | Balazs Konig | 2,139 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2018 | 31 | 12 | 1,822 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,885 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,001 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,240 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,217 |
| EU Universities Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Horvath's chess games?
173 games by Balazs Horvath, from Mar 2011 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 Balazs Horvath has played.
What does Balazs Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Balazs Horvath opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Horvath answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Balazs Horvath play as White?
As White, Balazs Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Horvath most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Balazs Horvath's FIDE rating?
Balazs Horvath is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Balazs Horvath played?
Our database contains 173 games by Balazs Horvath, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 52 draws, 53 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Horvath?
173 games by Balazs Horvath 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.