Prepare against Damjan Horvat
HRV · World #13,376 classical · FIDE ID 14545535
Our database contains 137 games by Damjan Horvat, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damjan Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damjan Horvat 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 | 2,124 | 2,189 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,096 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,248 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 45 | 42 | 50 | 32.8% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damjan Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damjan Horvat's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 46.2% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 33.8% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horvat usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Horvat usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Horvat usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 71.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 10.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Damjan Horvat's chess games
All 137 games by Damjan Horvat in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Ante Brkic | 2,637 | ch-EU Rapid | B52 |
| Nov 2020 | Darko Doric | 2,484 | Krk Golden Island Open | A06 |
| Mar 2022 | Aleksander Alienkin | 2,361 | 22nd ch-EU | A08 |
| Jul 2021 | Yahor Silich | 2,319 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B31 |
| Jul 2021 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,297 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,156 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,382 |
| 13th Hum na Sutli Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| Vrsar Spring Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Vrsar Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,109 |
| 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damjan Horvat's chess games?
137 games by Damjan Horvat, from Jan 2014 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 Damjan Horvat has played.
What does Damjan Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Damjan Horvat opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damjan Horvat answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Damjan Horvat play as White?
As White, Damjan Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damjan Horvat play as Black?
As Black, Damjan Horvat most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Damjan Horvat's FIDE rating?
Damjan Horvat is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Damjan Horvat played?
Our database contains 137 games by Damjan Horvat, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damjan Horvat?
137 games by Damjan Horvat 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.