Prepare against David Horvat
HRV · World #13,930 classical · FIDE ID 14514494
Our database contains 179 games by David Horvat, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,117 | 2,233 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,201 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,257 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 81 | 54 | 44 | 45.3% |
| As White | 91 | 43 | 24 | 24 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 38 | 30 | 20 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Horvat's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 98.9% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Horvat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 97.6% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 61.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
David Horvat's chess games
All 179 games by David Horvat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 81 wins, 54 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Matija Ostovic | 2,324 | chT-CRO | C41 |
| Apr 2015 | Martin Machata | 2,252 | chT2-CRO Center | B78 |
| Feb 2016 | Sandor Horvath | 2,248 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | B33 |
| Oct 2011 | Damir Mihalinec | 2,238 | chT2-CRO Center | A21 |
| Sep 2017 | Zeljko Susak | 2,215 | chT-CRO 1B 26th | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 40 | 28.5 | 2,277 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,234 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,419 |
| 15th chT-CRO U20 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Horvat's chess games?
179 games by David Horvat, from Oct 2005 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 Horvat has played.
What does David Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, David Horvat opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Horvat answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Horvat play as White?
As White, David Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Horvat play as Black?
As Black, David Horvat most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is David Horvat's FIDE rating?
David Horvat is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Dec 2017).
How many games has David Horvat played?
Our database contains 179 games by David Horvat, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 54 draws, 44 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Horvat?
179 games by David 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.