Prepare against Hakan Horata
DEU · World #71,310 classical · FIDE ID 4698576
When preparing against Hakan Horata, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Hakan Horata, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Horata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Horata 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 | 1,817 | 2,035 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,955 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 40 | 16 | 46 | 39.2% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 9 | 25 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Horata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Horata's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Horata usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Horata usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Horata usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Hakan Horata's chess games
All 102 games by Hakan Horata in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 40 wins, 16 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Matjaz Pirs | 2,329 | 1st Lampertheim Open | B21 |
| Jan 2004 | Robert Zeier | 2,149 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | C39 |
| Apr 2007 | Matthias Balg | 2,110 | ch-Baden HT2 | A80 |
| Apr 2007 | Andreas Becker | 2,071 | ch-Baden HT2 | B02 |
| Jan 1994 | Christian Lieder | 2,010 | ch-Baden HT4 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT4 | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 1,952 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | 1992 | 8 | 4 | – |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,817 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,782 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Horata's chess games?
102 games by Hakan Horata, from Jul 2004 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 Hakan Horata has played.
What does Hakan Horata play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Hakan Horata opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Horata answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hakan Horata play as White?
As White, Hakan Horata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Horata play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Horata most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Hakan Horata's FIDE rating?
Hakan Horata is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Hakan Horata played?
Our database contains 102 games by Hakan Horata, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 16 draws, 46 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Horata?
102 games by Hakan Horata 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.