Prepare against Denis Horvat
HRV · World #51,183 classical · FIDE ID 14510200
When preparing against Denis Horvat, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (89%).
Our database contains 41 games by Denis Horvat, covering Nov 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Denis Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis 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 | 1,889 | 1,889 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,750 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,791 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 26.8% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 513 rated games against 325 different opponents, across 112 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 236 | 67 | 97 | 72 | 28.4% | 1,758 | 1,723 | 11 |
| Rapid | 101 | 42 | 11 | 48 | 41.6% | 1,677 | 1,610 | 5 |
| Blitz | 176 | 63 | 24 | 89 | 35.8% | 1,706 | 1,632 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 263 | 40 | 71 | 152 | 15.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 87 | 32 | 31 | 58.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1,803 | 1,785 |
| 2025 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 1,841 | 1,889 |
| 2024 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1,664 | 1,683 |
| 2023 | 53 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 1,759 | 1,712 |
| 2022 | 103 | 39 | 19 | 45 | 1,695 | 1,629 |
| 2021 | 79 | 30 | 16 | 33 | 1,681 | 1,660 |
| 2020 | 61 | 21 | 10 | 30 | 1,731 | 1,649 |
| 2019 | 62 | 17 | 11 | 34 | 1,711 | 1,578 |
| 2018 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1,590 | 1,561 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1,633 | 1,633 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,256 | 1,656 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,874 | 1,874 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,851 | 1,451 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,756 | 1,356 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1,749 | 1,749 |
| 2010 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1,872 | 1,758 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1,981 | 1,847 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,950 | 1,550 |
| 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
Where Denis Horvat has played
Croatia (111) · Hungary (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Horvat's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 39.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 39.5% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Denis Horvat's chess games
All 41 games by Denis Horvat in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Marko Cavlek | 1,875 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A85 |
| Feb 2019 | Franjo Lovakovic | 1,859 | 12th Osijek Open | B28 |
| Mar 2010 | Ivan Kukolic | 1,739 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A80 |
| Feb 2020 | Danijel Kralj | 1,600 | Medjimurje Cup | B40 |
| Feb 2018 | Andjelko Jurcec | 1,458 | Medjimurske Team Cup | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,947 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,733 |
| 12th Osijek Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,664 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,645 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,673 |
| Hum na Sutli Open 14th | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Horvat's chess games?
41 games by Denis Horvat, from Nov 2017 to Oct 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 Denis Horvat has played.
What does Denis Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Denis Horvat opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Horvat answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Denis Horvat play as White?
As White, Denis Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Horvat play as Black?
As Black, Denis Horvat most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Denis Horvat's FIDE rating?
Denis Horvat is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Denis Horvat played?
Our database contains 41 games by Denis Horvat, covering Nov 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Horvat?
41 games by Denis 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.