Prepare against Gabor Horvath
FM · Hungary · World #10,802 classical · FIDE ID 716138
Our database contains 254 games by Gabor Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor 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 | 2,157 | 2,322 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,119 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 95 | 69 | 90 | 37.4% |
| As White | 119 | 48 | 32 | 39 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 47 | 37 | 51 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Horvath's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 89.1% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 8.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d3 (42.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 88.1% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 90.0% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Gabor Horvath's chess games
All 254 games by Gabor Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 69 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 16/10/12 | 42.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/6/16 | 40.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Davor Rogic | 2,494 | chT2M-AUT 0607 | B32 |
| Mar 2012 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,360 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | B51 |
| Mar 2012 | Bela Toth | 2,350 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | C26 |
| Mar 2009 | Guido Kaspret | 2,338 | chT2M-AUT 0809 | B50 |
| Sep 2013 | Daniel Toth | 2,328 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 13 | 4 | 2,018 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,379 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Horvath's chess games?
254 games by Gabor Horvath, from Apr 2003 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 Gabor Horvath has played.
What does Gabor Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Gabor Horvath opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Horvath answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gabor Horvath play as White?
As White, Gabor Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Gabor Horvath's FIDE rating?
Gabor Horvath is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gabor Horvath played?
Our database contains 254 games by Gabor Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 69 draws, 90 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Horvath?
254 games by Gabor 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.