Prepare against Csaba Horvath
GM · Hungary · World #863 classical · FIDE ID 700118
When preparing against Csaba Horvath, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 2,466 games by Csaba Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba 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 | 2,465 | 2,566 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,476 | 2,561 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,536 | 2,576 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,466 | 900 | 1,280 | 286 | 36.5% |
| As White | 1,246 | 542 | 598 | 106 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 1,220 | 358 | 682 | 180 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Horvath's side.
First moves as White (1,246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 912 | 73.2% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 153 | 12.3% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 104 | 8.3% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 59 | 4.7% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 14 | 1.1% | 64.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (69.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (70.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (535 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 322 | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| e5 | 47 | 8.8% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 41 | 7.7% | 64.6% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 6.2% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 28 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 276 | 63.2% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 112 | 25.6% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 34 | 7.8% | 77.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
Csaba Horvath's chess games
All 2,466 games by Csaba Horvath 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: 900 wins, 1,280 draws, 286 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 127 | 36/80/11 | 28.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 112 | 43/61/8 | 38.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 112 | 48/61/3 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 104 | 59/33/12 | 56.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 79 | 30/41/8 | 38.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 36/20/4 | 60.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 56 | 27/26/3 | 48.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 15/21/3 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 17/14/5 | 47.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 35 | 15/18/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 219 | 88/102/29 | 40.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 110 | 47/52/11 | 42.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 101 | 17/74/10 | 16.8% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 83 | 24/44/15 | 28.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 44 | 9/31/4 | 20.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 38 | 8/26/4 | 21.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 6/22/5 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 16/11/6 | 48.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 5/20/6 | 16.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,656 | ch-HUN 68th | A11 |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Chernin | 2,645 | chT-AUT 9899 | D10 |
| Aug 2012 | Ivan Saric | 2,638 | Vienna Husek Open A | E73 |
| Jan 1993 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,625 | Leeuwarden Open | A45 |
| Aug 2004 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,618 | ch-HUN 54 | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2007 | 99 | 55.5 | 2,516 |
| ch-HUN | 1999 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,553 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2000 | 34 | 21 | 2,529 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 26 | 20.5 | 2,615 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,509 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2002 | 23 | 14 | 2,500 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2000 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,516 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1995 | 22 | 14 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tibor Fogarasi (19 games) · Zoltan Varga (18 games) · Ferenc Berkes (15 games) · Emir Dizdarevic (14 games) · Peter Acs (13 games) · Attila Czebe (12 games) · Igor Stohl (11 games) · Sandor Videki (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Horvath's chess games?
2,466 games by Csaba Horvath, 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 Csaba Horvath has played.
What does Csaba Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 1,246 games with White in our database, Csaba Horvath opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Horvath answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Csaba Horvath play as White?
As White, Csaba Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (127 games, 28.3% win rate); Indian Defense (112 games, 38.4% win rate); Catalan (112 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (219 games, 40.2% win rate); Modern Defense (110 games, 42.7% win rate); Slav Defense (101 games, 16.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,220 games.
What is Csaba Horvath's FIDE rating?
Csaba Horvath is currently rated 2,465 in classical chess, 2,476 in rapid and 2,536 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,566 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Csaba Horvath played?
Our database contains 2,466 games by Csaba Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 900 wins, 1,280 draws, 286 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Horvath?
2,466 games by Csaba 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.