Prepare against Lajos Horvath
Hungary · World #97,069 classical · FIDE ID 725005
When preparing against Lajos Horvath, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 93 games by Lajos Horvath, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos 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 | 1,738 | 1,909 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,849 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 25 | 30 | 38 | 26.9% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Horvath's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 48.9% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 29.8% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.3% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 62.5% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Lajos Horvath's chess games
All 93 games by Lajos Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 25 wins, 30 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Ferenc Tivolt | 2,040 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | A35 |
| Jan 2010 | Attila Gabor | 1,909 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | C03 |
| Feb 2023 | Tihamer Kocsis | 1,904 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | C02 |
| Jan 2013 | Bela Wegner | 1,886 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | A16 |
| Nov 2010 | Laszlo Weber | 1,856 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 1,801 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,825 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 1,915 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,544 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,720 |
| 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Horvath's chess games?
93 games by Lajos Horvath, from Oct 2007 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 Lajos Horvath has played.
What does Lajos Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Lajos Horvath opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Horvath answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Lajos Horvath play as White?
As White, Lajos Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Horvath most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Lajos Horvath's FIDE rating?
Lajos Horvath is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Lajos Horvath played?
Our database contains 93 games by Lajos Horvath, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 30 draws, 38 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Horvath?
93 games by Lajos 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.