Prepare against Mario Horvath
FM · Slovakia · World #11,556 classical · FIDE ID 14900912
Our database contains 501 games by Mario Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario 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 | 2,147 | 2,323 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,204 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 186 | 187 | 128 | 37.1% |
| As White | 243 | 98 | 94 | 51 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 258 | 88 | 93 | 77 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Horvath's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 72.0% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 13.6% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 31 | 12.8% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Horvath usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Horvath usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 66.2% | 56.4% |
| c6 | 26 | 20.0% | 42.3% |
| b6 | 10 | 7.7% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 61.4% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Mario Horvath's chess games
All 501 games by Mario 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: 186 wins, 187 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 43 | 18/11/14 | 41.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 8/16/16 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Juri Dovzik | 2,411 | chT-SVK 0304 | B12 |
| Dec 2006 | Michal Meszaros | 2,407 | chT-SVK 0607 | D03 |
| Oct 2007 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,405 | chT-SVK 0708 | D03 |
| Jan 2008 | Peter Michalik | 2,387 | chT-SVK 0708 | E14 |
| Dec 2002 | Dimo Werner | 2,384 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 27 | 14 | 2,250 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,278 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1993 | 22 | 12 | 2,323 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,206 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,368 |
| Nove Zamky Open | 2009 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,283 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,223 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Horvath's chess games?
501 games by Mario 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 Mario Horvath has played.
What does Mario Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Mario Horvath opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Horvath answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mario Horvath play as White?
As White, Mario Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Mario Horvath most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Mario Horvath's FIDE rating?
Mario Horvath is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mario Horvath played?
Our database contains 501 games by Mario Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 187 draws, 128 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Horvath?
501 games by Mario 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.