Prepare against Peter Horvath
Hungary · World #31,601 classical · FIDE ID 708291
Our database contains 119 games by Peter Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 1,976 | 2,100 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,904 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,953 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 41 | 31 | 47 | 34.5% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 14 | 28 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Horvath's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 63.4% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 18.3% | 19.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 19.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 70.4% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Peter Horvath's chess games
All 119 games by Peter 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: 41 wins, 31 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Zsolt Jonas | 2,146 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | A43 |
| Feb 2011 | Janos Valis | 2,129 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | B07 |
| Dec 2006 | Miklos Nagy | 2,099 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B00 |
| Dec 2006 | Laszlo Kovari | 2,073 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B13 |
| Apr 2007 | Andras Szijarto | 2,050 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,247 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2 | 1,825 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,792 |
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,859 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Horvath's chess games?
119 games by Peter 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 Peter Horvath has played.
What does Peter Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Peter Horvath opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Horvath answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Peter Horvath play as White?
As White, Peter Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Peter Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Peter Horvath's FIDE rating?
Peter Horvath is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Horvath played?
Our database contains 119 games by Peter Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 31 draws, 47 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Horvath?
119 games by Peter 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.