Prepare against Jozsef Horvath
Hungary · World #28,220 classical · FIDE ID 733318
Our database contains 214 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Jul 2004 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 | 1,996 | 2,210 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 58 | 83 | 73 | 27.1% |
| As White | 94 | 32 | 39 | 23 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 26 | 44 | 50 | 21.7% |
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 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 62 | 66.0% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.5% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (76.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 69.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 14.1% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 48.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 31.0% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Horvath's chess games
All 214 games by Jozsef Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 58 wins, 83 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 40 | 12/12/16 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Marius-Cristian Chereches | 2,268 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A21 |
| Apr 2005 | Laszlo Toth | 2,265 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | A88 |
| Oct 2010 | Gabor Akots | 2,250 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | D24 |
| Mar 2011 | Istvan Balvanyos | 2,217 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | B20 |
| Sep 2011 | David Zakarias | 2,208 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 12 | 3 | 1,890 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,065 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,070 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Horvath's chess games?
214 games by Jozsef Horvath, from Jul 2004 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 94 games with White in our database, Jozsef Horvath opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Horvath answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as White?
As White, Jozsef Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Jozsef Horvath's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Horvath is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jozsef Horvath played?
Our database contains 214 games by Jozsef Horvath, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 83 draws, 73 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Horvath?
214 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.