Prepare against Dan-Sebastian Horvat
Romania · World #23,386 classical · FIDE ID 1215426
When preparing against Dan-Sebastian Horvat, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Dan-Sebastian Horvat, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dan-Sebastian Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan-Sebastian 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 | 2,030 | 2,242 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,229 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,205 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 74 | 64 | 79 | 34.1% |
| As White | 110 | 42 | 31 | 37 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 32 | 33 | 42 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan-Sebastian Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan-Sebastian Horvat's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 84.5% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 9.1% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 55.0% score
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 44.1% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 23 | 39.0% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.2% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.8% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Dan-Sebastian Horvat's chess games
All 217 games by Dan-Sebastian Horvat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 74 wins, 64 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Viacheslav Tilicheev | 2,416 | ch-EU U18 | B89 |
| Jun 2010 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,404 | 2nd Eforie Nord Open | B01 |
| Feb 2011 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,402 | ch-ROM Open | B85 |
| Oct 2018 | Albert Vajda | 2,398 | chT2-ROM | A22 |
| Sep 2012 | Robin-Alexandru Dragomirescu | 2,390 | chT-ROM | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 45 | 21 | 2,110 |
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 33 | 11 | 2,159 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2014 | 16 | 7 | 2,102 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 2,218 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,282 |
| ch-ROM U14 Boys | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,672 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,167 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan-Sebastian Horvat's chess games?
217 games by Dan-Sebastian Horvat, from Apr 2005 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 Dan-Sebastian Horvat has played.
What does Dan-Sebastian Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Dan-Sebastian Horvat opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan-Sebastian Horvat answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dan-Sebastian Horvat play as White?
As White, Dan-Sebastian Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan-Sebastian Horvat play as Black?
As Black, Dan-Sebastian Horvat most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Philidor (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Dan-Sebastian Horvat's FIDE rating?
Dan-Sebastian Horvat is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Dan-Sebastian Horvat played?
Our database contains 217 games by Dan-Sebastian Horvat, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 64 draws, 79 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan-Sebastian Horvat?
217 games by Dan-Sebastian 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.