Prepare against David Horacek
Czechia · World #63,839 classical · FIDE ID 353523
When preparing against David Horacek, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 77 games by David Horacek, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Horacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Horacek 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 | 1,842 | 1,906 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,886 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 34 | 27 | 16 | 44.2% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Horacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Horacek's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 94.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Horacek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Horacek usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Horacek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horacek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 95.8% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
David Horacek's chess games
All 77 games by David Horacek in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 34 wins, 27 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Martin Rehak | 2,225 | Plzen Open B U18 | C47 |
| Jan 2000 | Jaroslav Subrt | 2,202 | Schneider Bohemia Open C | C44 |
| Jan 1998 | Lukas Cernik | 1,965 | ch-CZE U18 | B00 |
| Jan 2001 | Vaclav Danek | 1,870 | Klatovy Open B | C65 |
| Jan 1998 | Jiri Hlavnicka | 1,810 | ch-CZE U18 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2003 | 25 | 18.5 | 1,970 |
| Plzen Open B U18 | 1999 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1998 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,889 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open C | 2001 | 17 | 10 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Horacek's chess games?
77 games by David Horacek, from Feb 2019 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 David Horacek has played.
What does David Horacek play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, David Horacek opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Horacek answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does David Horacek play as White?
As White, David Horacek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Horacek play as Black?
As Black, David Horacek most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is David Horacek's FIDE rating?
David Horacek is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2025).
How many games has David Horacek played?
Our database contains 77 games by David Horacek, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 27 draws, 16 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Horacek?
77 games by David Horacek 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.