Prepare against Jozef Horbal
Slovakia · World #77,055 classical · FIDE ID 14901269
When preparing against Jozef Horbal, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jozef Horbal, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Horbal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Horbal 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 | 1,799 | 1,829 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,822 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,788 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 29.6% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Horbal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Horbal's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horbal usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Horbal usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Horbal usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Horbal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Horbal usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Horbal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Jozef Horbal's chess games
All 54 games by Jozef Horbal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Jaroslav Liska | 1,972 | Tatry Open | D06 |
| May 2014 | Michal Rusnak | 1,919 | ch-Zilina | C50 |
| Oct 2013 | Peter Mikus | 1,804 | Tatry Open | E00 |
| May 2012 | Lubomir Sevcik | 1,778 | ch-Zilina Region | D66 |
| Oct 2013 | Vilem Bohm | 1,770 | Tatry Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,896 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,458 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,738 |
| ch-Zilina | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,881 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| IBCA Wch U18 blind 3rd | 2003 | 5 | 1 | 1,582 |
| Kosice Kotan Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Horbal's chess games?
54 games by Jozef Horbal, from Jan 2008 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 Jozef Horbal has played.
What does Jozef Horbal play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jozef Horbal opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Horbal answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Jozef Horbal play as White?
As White, Jozef Horbal's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Horbal play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Horbal most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jozef Horbal's FIDE rating?
Jozef Horbal is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jozef Horbal played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jozef Horbal, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Horbal?
54 games by Jozef Horbal 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.