Prepare against Julia Horvath
WIM · Hungary · World #14,605 classical · FIDE ID 704121
When preparing against Julia Horvath, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 855 games by Julia Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julia Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julia 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 | 2,109 | 2,279 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,186 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,102 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 855 | 243 | 358 | 254 | 28.4% |
| As White | 427 | 132 | 188 | 107 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 428 | 111 | 170 | 147 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julia Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julia Horvath's side.
First moves as White (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 407 | 95.3% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 14 | 3.3% | 71.4% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Horvath usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 32.9% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 68 | 30.6% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 21 | 9.5% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 9.5% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 19 | 8.6% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 14 | 6.3% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 86 | 64.7% | 43.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 15.8% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 11.3% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Julia Horvath's chess games
All 855 games by Julia 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: 243 wins, 358 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 20/25/16 | 32.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 13/16/10 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 11/18/8 | 29.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 11/19/7 | 29.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 33 | 7/21/5 | 21.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 99 | 26/35/38 | 26.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 41 | 10/14/17 | 24.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,580 | Szekszard Open | A89 |
| Jul 2017 | Gergely Aczel | 2,533 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | E00 |
| Jan 1990 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,490 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | A21 |
| Jul 2012 | Milan Pacher | 2,437 | ch-SVK Open A | A80 |
| Jan 1995 | Valer Krutti | 2,415 | 14th Zalakaros Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN w | 2008 | 83 | 46 | 2,284 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,281 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,294 |
| Szekszard Open | 1997 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,285 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 27 | 15 | 2,086 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 1998 | 21 | 10 | 2,252 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julia Horvath's chess games?
855 games by Julia 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 Julia Horvath has played.
What does Julia Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 427 games with White in our database, Julia Horvath opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julia Horvath answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Julia Horvath play as White?
As White, Julia Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (61 games, 32.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (37 games, 29.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julia Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Julia Horvath most often plays: Dutch Defense (99 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Julia Horvath's FIDE rating?
Julia Horvath is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Julia Horvath played?
Our database contains 855 games by Julia Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 358 draws, 254 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julia Horvath?
855 games by Julia 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.