Prepare against Laszlo Horvath
Hungary · World #8,085 classical · FIDE ID 718076
When preparing against Laszlo Horvath, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 40.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Laszlo Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo 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 | 2,190 | 2,288 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 62 | 61 | 71 | 32.0% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 28 | 34 | 41 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Horvath's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 78.0% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 19.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e3 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 41.7% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 22 | 36.7% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 35.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Laszlo Horvath's chess games
All 194 games by Laszlo 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: 62 wins, 61 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Dan Bogdan | 2,478 | Zuzmara Open | D02 |
| Feb 2005 | Attila Dr. Barva | 2,359 | Zuzmara Open | C01 |
| Mar 2021 | David Fitzsimons | 2,324 | EU-Cup Online Gr-A | B06 |
| Feb 2004 | Janos Laszlo | 2,286 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | B21 |
| Jul 2003 | Jozsef Farkas | 2,248 | Gyongyos Matra Cup | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 1,567 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,993 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,096 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-EU Union U16 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,288 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Horvath's chess games?
194 games by Laszlo 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 Laszlo Horvath has played.
What does Laszlo Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Laszlo Horvath opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Horvath answers 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Horvath play as White?
As White, Laszlo Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Horvath most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Laszlo Horvath's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Horvath is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Laszlo Horvath played?
Our database contains 194 games by Laszlo Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 61 draws, 71 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Horvath?
194 games by Laszlo 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.