Prepare against Josef Horyna
Czechia · World #101,668 classical · FIDE ID 316369
When preparing against Josef Horyna, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 0.0% over 26 games.
Our database contains 639 games by Josef Horyna, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Horyna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Horyna 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 | 1,724 | 2,029 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,828 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 639 | 159 | 208 | 272 | 24.9% |
| As White | 319 | 96 | 104 | 119 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 320 | 63 | 104 | 153 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Horyna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Horyna's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 85.6% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 30 | 9.4% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Horyna usually continues Nf3 (34.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Horyna usually continues Nf3 (41.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Horyna usually continues e4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Horyna usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Horyna usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Horyna usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 95 | 59.4% | 25.3% |
| d6 | 25 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 8.8% | 67.9% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 79.8% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Josef Horyna's chess games
All 639 games by Josef Horyna 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: 159 wins, 208 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 12/19/28 | 20.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 49 | 11/17/21 | 22.4% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 0/12/14 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 2/8/14 | 8.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 0/5/9 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Daniel Kotek | 2,300 | 2nd ch-CZE qual | E68 |
| Sep 2004 | Lubomir Riska | 2,216 | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open | D37 |
| Aug 2008 | Martin Beil | 2,208 | Ricany Open A | D11 |
| Jul 2011 | Vaclav Pacl | 2,193 | Karvina Open | C00 |
| Jan 2000 | Eva Hallerova | 2,150 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 52 | 19.5 | 1,829 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,831 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1999 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,872 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2005 | 17 | 8 | 2,097 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,100 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,962 |
| Znojmo Open | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Horyna's chess games?
639 games by Josef Horyna, 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 Josef Horyna has played.
What does Josef Horyna play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Josef Horyna opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Horyna answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Josef Horyna play as White?
As White, Josef Horyna's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 20.3% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 22.4% win rate); London System (26 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 319 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Horyna play as Black?
As Black, Josef Horyna most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (24 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Josef Horyna's FIDE rating?
Josef Horyna is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Josef Horyna played?
Our database contains 639 games by Josef Horyna, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 208 draws, 272 losses (24.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Horyna?
639 games by Josef Horyna 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.