Prepare against Imre Horvath
Hungary · World #54,341 classical · FIDE ID 727482
Our database contains 72 games by Imre Horvath, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre 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 | 1,876 | 2,078 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,916 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 22 | 17 | 33 | 30.6% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Horvath's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 67.7% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Imre Horvath's chess games
All 72 games by Imre Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,196 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | B19 |
| May 2008 | Ede Bende | 2,175 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | C02 |
| Mar 2004 | Gyula Hegedus | 2,168 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | D94 |
| Jan 2004 | Tibor Szobi | 2,153 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | C08 |
| Mar 2008 | Daniel Szakacs | 2,141 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,850 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,323 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,858 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Horvath's chess games?
72 games by Imre Horvath, from Jul 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 Imre Horvath has played.
What does Imre Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Imre Horvath opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Horvath answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Imre Horvath play as White?
As White, Imre Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Imre Horvath most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Imre Horvath's FIDE rating?
Imre Horvath is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Imre Horvath played?
Our database contains 72 games by Imre Horvath, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Horvath?
72 games by Imre 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.