Prepare against Jozsef Horvath
Hungary · World #64,445 classical · FIDE ID 714372
When preparing against Jozsef Horvath, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 83 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 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 | 1,840 | 1,907 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,902 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 20 | 34 | 29 | 24.1% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 20.9% |
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 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 80.0% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Horvath usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Jozsef Horvath's chess games
All 83 games by Jozsef Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 20 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Tamas Hovorka | 2,077 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | E73 |
| Apr 2014 | Zoltan Fellegi | 2,071 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | D35 |
| Dec 2018 | Jozsef Marcsingo | 1,973 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | B08 |
| Oct 2021 | Attila Szijarto | 1,962 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | A47 |
| Oct 2016 | Tivadar Galambos | 1,937 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Horvath's chess games?
83 games by Jozsef Horvath, from Jul 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 Jozsef Horvath has played.
What does Jozsef Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Jozsef Horvath opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Horvath answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as White?
As White, Jozsef Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Horvath most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Jozsef Horvath's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Horvath is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Jozsef Horvath played?
Our database contains 83 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Horvath?
83 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.