Prepare against Dominik Horvath
GM · Austria · World #263 classical · FIDE ID 1642561
Our database contains 1,439 games by Dominik Horvath, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Horvath 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 | 2,560 | 2,564 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,443 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,487 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,439 | 620 | 429 | 390 | 43.1% |
| As White | 732 | 349 | 215 | 168 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 707 | 271 | 214 | 222 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Horvath's side.
First moves as White (732 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 312 | 42.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 217 | 29.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 129 | 17.6% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 52 | 7.1% | 72.1% |
| f4 | 7 | 1.0% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (58.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (58.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 129 | 40.3% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 128 | 40.0% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 36 | 11.3% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 3.1% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 168 | 66.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 74 | 29.4% | 52.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Dominik Horvath's chess games
All 1,439 games by Dominik Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 620 wins, 429 draws, 390 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 21/15/13 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 22/8/12 | 52.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 15/15/8 | 39.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/8/11 | 45.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 31 | 13/14/4 | 41.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 61 | 24/15/22 | 39.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/12/14 | 36.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | D32 |
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Feb 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Dec 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | E39 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 289 | 171 | 2,449 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 36 | 26 | 2,533 |
| Budapest Aranytiz GM | 2021 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,495 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 32 | 24 | 2,471 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,506 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,357 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2019 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| Ceske Budejovice Clarion | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 2,471 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Felix Blohberger (29 games) · Valentin Dragnev (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Horvath's chess games?
1,439 games by Dominik Horvath, from Aug 2013 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 Dominik Horvath has played.
What does Dominik Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 732 games with White in our database, Dominik Horvath opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Horvath answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dominik Horvath play as White?
As White, Dominik Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Catalan (41 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 732 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 707 games.
What is Dominik Horvath's FIDE rating?
Dominik Horvath is currently rated 2,560 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Dominik Horvath played?
Our database contains 1,439 games by Dominik Horvath, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 620 wins, 429 draws, 390 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Horvath?
1,439 games by Dominik Horvath 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.