Prepare against Marek Horvath
Slovakia · World #54,754 classical · FIDE ID 14913682
Our database contains 100 games by Marek Horvath, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek 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 | 1,875 | 1,896 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,881 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 23 | 28 | 49 | 23.0% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Horvath's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 89.6% | 41.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
Marek Horvath's chess games
All 100 games by Marek Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 4/7/13 | 16.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Marek Mihalik | 2,098 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | D55 |
| Mar 2010 | Alojz Krajcovic | 2,068 | chT-SVK 1W 0910 | C42 |
| Aug 2010 | Dusan Liptak | 2,066 | Brezova Open | A52 |
| Dec 2008 | Jan Srna | 2,042 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | C01 |
| Oct 2017 | Rastislav Nemeckay | 1,946 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,884 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| chT2A-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,664 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| chT2A-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,943 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Horvath's chess games?
100 games by Marek Horvath, from Oct 2008 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 Marek Horvath has played.
What does Marek Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Marek Horvath opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Horvath answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Marek Horvath play as White?
As White, Marek Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Marek Horvath most often plays: Petrov's Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Marek Horvath's FIDE rating?
Marek Horvath is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Marek Horvath played?
Our database contains 100 games by Marek Horvath, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Horvath?
100 games by Marek 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.