Prepare against Kristof Horvath
CM · Hungary · World #7,561 classical · FIDE ID 740136
Our database contains 247 games by Kristof Horvath, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristof Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristof 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 | 2,213 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,203 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,196 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 99 | 58 | 90 | 40.1% |
| As White | 124 | 62 | 24 | 38 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 123 | 37 | 34 | 52 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristof Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristof Horvath's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 100.0% | 59.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 89.4% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.6% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 86.0% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
Kristof Horvath's chess games
All 247 games by Kristof Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 99 wins, 58 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 21/12/17 | 42.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | B Korpa | 2,530 | ch-HUN Rapid | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,511 | ch-HUN Rapid | B22 |
| Jul 2025 | Attila Vertetics | 2,404 | ch-HUN Rapid | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Simon Rybka | 2,339 | SixDays Budapest Nov IMA | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Jozsef Dobos | 2,244 | ch-HUN Rapid | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,277 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2010 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2016 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,031 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,949 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,188 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,140 |
| Budapest BSSZ Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristof Horvath's chess games?
247 games by Kristof Horvath, from Sep 2009 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 Kristof Horvath has played.
What does Kristof Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Kristof Horvath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristof Horvath answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Kristof Horvath play as White?
As White, Kristof Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Scotch Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristof Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Kristof Horvath most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Kristof Horvath's FIDE rating?
Kristof Horvath is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kristof Horvath played?
Our database contains 247 games by Kristof Horvath, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 58 draws, 90 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristof Horvath?
247 games by Kristof 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.