Prepare against Jozsef Horvath
GM · Hungary · World #1,905 classical · FIDE ID 700061
When preparing against Jozsef Horvath, expect 1.Nf3 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 991 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 991 | 396 | 454 | 141 | 40.0% |
| As White | 521 | 236 | 228 | 57 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 470 | 160 | 226 | 84 | 34.0% |
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 (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 169 | 32.4% | 66.6% |
| d4 | 163 | 31.3% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 149 | 28.6% | 75.2% |
| e4 | 38 | 7.3% | 60.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 44.7% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 44 | 20.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 38 | 17.4% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 5.9% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.2% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 54.7% | 59.7% |
| e6 | 27 | 15.9% | 64.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 15.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Jozsef Horvath's chess games
All 991 games by Jozsef Horvath 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: 396 wins, 454 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 79 | 48/27/4 | 60.8% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 44 | 29/10/5 | 65.9% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 41 | 15/22/4 | 36.6% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/12/7 | 45.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 14/11/4 | 48.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 28 | 12/14/2 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/13/3 | 36.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 45 | 15/25/5 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 17/12/4 | 51.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 28 | 5/18/5 | 17.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,648 | 36th Zalakaros Open | C41 |
| May 2014 | Tamas Banusz | 2,609 | 33rd Zalakaros Open | A87 |
| Jan 2004 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,582 | chT-AUT 0304 | D02 |
| Jan 2010 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,577 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | C41 |
| Jul 2020 | Gergely Antal | 2,571 | ch-HUN rapid | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,571 |
| 28th Elekes Memorial GM | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,527 |
| chT-HUN 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,417 |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,510 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,419 |
| chT-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,534 |
| chT-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,521 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,638 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Viktor Erdos (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Horvath's chess games?
991 games by Jozsef Horvath, 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 Jozsef Horvath has played.
What does Jozsef Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 521 games with White in our database, Jozsef Horvath opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Horvath answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as White?
As White, Jozsef Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (79 games, 60.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (44 games, 65.9% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 521 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 470 games.
What is Jozsef Horvath's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Horvath is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,567 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jozsef Horvath played?
Our database contains 991 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 396 wins, 454 draws, 141 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Horvath?
991 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.