Prepare against Jozsef Horvath
GM · Hungary · World #1,910 classical · FIDE ID 700061
When preparing against Jozsef Horvath, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 17.1% over 35 games.
Our database contains 2,730 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef 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 | 2,388 | 2,567 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,421 | 2,438 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,379 | 2,379 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,730 | 1,025 | 1,347 | 358 | 37.5% |
| As White | 1,397 | 597 | 662 | 138 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 1,333 | 428 | 685 | 220 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Horvath's side.
First moves as White (1,397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 662 | 47.4% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 270 | 19.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 229 | 16.4% | 70.1% |
| e4 | 227 | 16.2% | 62.3% |
| a4 | 5 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (71.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (563 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 368 | 65.4% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 58 | 10.3% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 47 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 40 | 7.1% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 3.2% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.3% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (511 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 378 | 74.0% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 47 | 9.2% | 39.4% |
| e6 | 38 | 7.4% | 59.2% |
| g6 | 32 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 2.2% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Jozsef Horvath's chess games
All 2,730 games by Jozsef Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,025 wins, 1,347 draws, 358 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 170 | 75/76/19 | 44.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 138 | 75/53/10 | 54.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 105 | 46/52/7 | 43.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 104 | 38/56/10 | 36.5% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 71 | 41/21/9 | 57.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 62 | 18/37/7 | 29.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 43 | 20/16/7 | 46.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 22/15/5 | 52.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 20/15/4 | 51.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 39 | 15/20/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 152 | 58/74/20 | 38.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 114 | 40/53/21 | 35.1% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 104 | 26/62/16 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 81 | 34/40/7 | 42.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 80 | 39/31/10 | 48.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 64 | 15/38/11 | 23.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 12/22/5 | 30.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 36 | 13/15/8 | 36.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 35 | 6/24/5 | 17.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 9/13/8 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,648 | 36th Zalakaros Open | C41 |
| Sep 1993 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,615 | EU-Cup 09th Group5 | B25 |
| May 2014 | Tamas Banusz | 2,609 | 33rd Zalakaros Open | A87 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,605 | Vienna Open | D73 |
| Jan 1991 | Gyula Sax | 2,605 | Magyar Nyilt Rapid B | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN | 2023 | 91 | 46 | 2,467 |
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 46 | 28.5 | 2,532 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1996 | 43 | 24 | 2,468 |
| chT-YUG | 1997 | 40 | 25 | 2,539 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 34 | 25 | 2,479 |
| Elekes Memorial GM | 2000 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,527 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 29 | 21 | 2,567 |
| Noviki-A | 1990 | 28 | 15 | 2,491 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Csaba Horvath (33 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (24 games) · Zoltan Varga (19 games) · Attila Groszpeter (15 games) · Viktor Erdos (11 games) · Jozsef Palkovi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Horvath's chess games?
2,730 games by Jozsef Horvath, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jozsef Horvath has played.
What does Jozsef Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 1,397 games with White in our database, Jozsef Horvath opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Horvath answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as White?
As White, Jozsef Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (170 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening (138 games, 54.3% win rate); Catalan (105 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,397 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (152 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (114 games, 35.1% win rate); Indian Defense (104 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,333 games.
What is Jozsef Horvath's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Horvath is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid and 2,379 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,567 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jozsef Horvath played?
Our database contains 2,730 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,025 wins, 1,347 draws, 358 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Horvath?
2,730 games by Jozsef 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.