Prepare against Kalman Horvath
Hungary · World #21,556 classical · FIDE ID 703214
Our database contains 258 games by Kalman Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kalman Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalman 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 | 2,044 | 2,190 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,109 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,269 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 86 | 85 | 87 | 33.3% |
| As White | 138 | 51 | 43 | 44 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 35 | 42 | 43 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalman Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalman Horvath's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 37.7% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 41 | 29.7% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 9.4% | 30.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.7% | 54.2% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 5.1% | 78.6% |
| f4 | 5 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 51.2% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Bc4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 29.5% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 19.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 19.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 22.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 20.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
Kalman Horvath's chess games
All 258 games by Kalman 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: 86 wins, 85 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Peter Varga | 2,365 | ch-HUN Rapid | D20 |
| Jan 2009 | Nhat Minh To | 2,356 | Perenyi Memorial | B12 |
| Jan 2002 | Vladimir A Simakov | 2,286 | Budapest FS11 FM | A84 |
| Nov 2022 | David Biro | 2,279 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | A05 |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Szegedi | 2,262 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 schev | 1999 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,117 |
| Budapest FS06 schev | 1999 | 16 | 9 | 2,148 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2003 | 12 | 10 | 2,326 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| Budapest FS11 FM | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalman Horvath's chess games?
258 games by Kalman 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 Kalman Horvath has played.
What does Kalman Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Kalman Horvath opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalman Horvath answers 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kalman Horvath play as White?
As White, Kalman Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalman Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Kalman Horvath most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Kalman Horvath's FIDE rating?
Kalman Horvath is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Kalman Horvath played?
Our database contains 258 games by Kalman Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 85 draws, 87 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalman Horvath?
258 games by Kalman 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.