Prepare against Marian Horvath
Slovakia · World #12,041 classical · FIDE ID 14903040
When preparing against Marian Horvath, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Marian Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian 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 | 2,141 | 2,182 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 63 | 45 | 38 | 43.2% |
| As White | 73 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Horvath's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 49 | 67.1% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 21 | 28.8% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 61.8% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.7% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Marian Horvath's chess games
All 146 games by Marian 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: 63 wins, 45 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| E70 | English Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Jozef Mokos | 2,289 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | D15 |
| Feb 2015 | Vladimir Kalisky | 2,268 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | A27 |
| Nov 2009 | Imre Kukel | 2,255 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | A16 |
| Oct 2009 | Anton Cvicela | 2,228 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | B15 |
| Mar 2011 | Tomas Pecha | 2,219 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,273 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,326 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| chT1W-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Horvath's chess games?
146 games by Marian 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 Marian Horvath has played.
What does Marian Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Marian Horvath opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Horvath answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marian Horvath play as White?
As White, Marian Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Marian Horvath most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Marian Horvath's FIDE rating?
Marian Horvath is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Marian Horvath played?
Our database contains 146 games by Marian Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 45 draws, 38 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Horvath?
146 games by Marian 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.