Prepare against Karoly Horvath
Hungary · World #13,968 classical · FIDE ID 720828
Our database contains 171 games by Karoly Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly 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 | 2,116 | 2,263 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,150 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,152 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 53 | 69 | 49 | 31.0% |
| As White | 90 | 27 | 38 | 25 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Horvath's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 51.1% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 36 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 53.7% | 61.4% |
| Nc6 | 14 | 34.1% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 38.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Karoly Horvath's chess games
All 171 games by Karoly 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: 53 wins, 69 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Laszlo Csizmadia | 2,397 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | D08 |
| Apr 2006 | Tamas Kovacs | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | D32 |
| Oct 2017 | Tamas Ligart | 2,204 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | C41 |
| Nov 2006 | Kalman Nagy | 2,172 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | B06 |
| Apr 2016 | Balazs Molnar | 2,166 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,222 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,226 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,124 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 1 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Horvath's chess games?
171 games by Karoly 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 Karoly Horvath has played.
What does Karoly Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Karoly Horvath opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Horvath answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...Nc6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Karoly Horvath play as White?
As White, Karoly Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Horvath most often plays: Elephant Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Karoly Horvath's FIDE rating?
Karoly Horvath is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Karoly Horvath played?
Our database contains 171 games by Karoly Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 69 draws, 49 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Horvath?
171 games by Karoly 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.