Prepare against Jozsef M Horvath
Hungary · World #40,613 classical · FIDE ID 702226
Our database contains 251 games by Jozsef M Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef M Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef M 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 | 1,932 | 2,171 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,086 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 56 | 103 | 92 | 22.3% |
| As White | 126 | 33 | 51 | 42 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 125 | 23 | 52 | 50 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef M Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef M Horvath's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 78.6% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 23 | 18.3% | 34.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 34.8% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 56.1% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 16 | 28.1% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Jozsef M Horvath's chess games
All 251 games by Jozsef M Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 56 wins, 103 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 5/7/12 | 20.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Csaba Horvath | 2,490 | Bischwiller Open | A70 |
| Oct 1983 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,485 | Stara Pazova | B33 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Szekely | 2,450 | chT-HUN | E94 |
| Sep 2016 | Peter Horvath | 2,432 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | D31 |
| Jan 1995 | Drazen Cvorovic | 2,425 | Mravinci A | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 29 | 11 | 2,195 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,164 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 2,060 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 1,963 |
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| Mravinci A | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,510 |
| 12th Zalakaros Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef M Horvath's chess games?
251 games by Jozsef M Horvath, from Apr 2003 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 M Horvath has played.
What does Jozsef M Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Jozsef M Horvath opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef M Horvath answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Jozsef M Horvath play as White?
As White, Jozsef M Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef M Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef M Horvath most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Jozsef M Horvath's FIDE rating?
Jozsef M Horvath is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jozsef M Horvath played?
Our database contains 251 games by Jozsef M Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 103 draws, 92 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef M Horvath?
251 games by Jozsef M 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.