Prepare against Adam Horvath
GM · Hungary · World #2,311 classical · FIDE ID 708003
Our database contains 1,550 games by Adam Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam 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 | 2,367 | 2,555 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,504 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,494 | 2,541 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,550 | 652 | 544 | 354 | 42.1% |
| As White | 764 | 371 | 250 | 143 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 786 | 281 | 294 | 211 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Horvath's side.
First moves as White (764 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 753 | 98.6% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 0.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 339 | 93.9% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.1% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 272 | 90.7% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 7.7% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Adam Horvath's chess games
All 1,550 games by Adam Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 652 wins, 544 draws, 354 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 115 | 67/26/22 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 33/28/13 | 44.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 50 | 22/19/9 | 44.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 13/19/8 | 32.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 22/7/6 | 62.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23 | 6/14/3 | 26.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 140 | 50/54/36 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 117 | 40/41/36 | 34.2% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 90 | 29/28/33 | 32.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 41 | 10/20/11 | 24.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 19/11/10 | 47.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 8/16/12 | 22.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Hao Wang | 2,730 | 22nd Abu Dhabi Open | A29 |
| Oct 2009 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,699 | 25th EU-Cup | C67 |
| Aug 2007 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,676 | Mainz Ordix Open 14th | D39 |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Motylev | 2,674 | 15th Mainz Ordix Open | B48 |
| Oct 2006 | Viktor Bologan | 2,659 | Aiaccio Masters Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Aranytiz GM | 2022 | 54 | 29 | 2,457 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 53 | 35.5 | 2,474 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 39 | 26 | 2,474 |
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2023 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,407 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2024 | 26 | 15 | 2,452 |
| Budapest SixDays 11 GM | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,440 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,531 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2011 | 14 | 10 | 2,534 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Attila Czebe (17 games) · Miklos Nemeth (16 games) · Gergely Aczel (14 games) · Zoltan Varga (13 games) · Albert Bokros (12 games) · Gabor Nagy (12 games) · Ferenc Berkes (12 games) · Csaba Horvath (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Horvath's chess games?
1,550 games by Adam Horvath, from Apr 2003 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 Adam Horvath has played.
What does Adam Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 764 games with White in our database, Adam Horvath opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Horvath answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Adam Horvath play as White?
As White, Adam Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (115 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 44.6% win rate); Italian Game (50 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 764 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Adam Horvath most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (140 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (117 games, 34.2% win rate); Indian Defense (90 games, 32.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 786 games.
What is Adam Horvath's FIDE rating?
Adam Horvath is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,494 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,555 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Adam Horvath played?
Our database contains 1,550 games by Adam Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 652 wins, 544 draws, 354 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Horvath?
1,550 games by Adam 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.