Prepare against Martin Horak
FM · Czechia · World #3,717 classical · FIDE ID 367095
Our database contains 1,849 games by Martin Horak, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Horak 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 | 2,311 | 2,364 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,164 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,849 | 770 | 254 | 825 | 41.6% |
| As White | 924 | 398 | 125 | 401 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 925 | 372 | 129 | 424 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Horak's side.
First moves as White (924 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 614 | 66.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 251 | 27.2% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 5.0% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.5% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Horak usually continues f4 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Horak usually continues d4 (43.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (33.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Horak usually continues e4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 358 | 79.4% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 54 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.9% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.4% | 9.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 260 | 83.6% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 39 | 12.5% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.6% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Martin Horak's chess games
All 1,849 games by Martin Horak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Aug 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: 770 wins, 254 draws, 825 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 81 | 45/12/24 | 55.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 56 | 30/5/21 | 53.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 46 | 20/6/20 | 43.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 8/12/26 | 17.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 40 | 17/3/20 | 42.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 39 | 10/6/23 | 25.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 20/3/7 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/1/19 | 31.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 28 | 15/1/12 | 53.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/1/16 | 39.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 125 | 62/12/51 | 49.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 52 | 19/7/26 | 36.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 51 | 17/8/26 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 23/4/19 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 14/7/20 | 34.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 41 | 18/6/17 | 43.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 40 | 26/6/8 | 65.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 40 | 17/10/13 | 42.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 15/4/18 | 40.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 16/2/14 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Narayanan S L | 2,647 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | E01 |
| Sep 2020 | Klementy Sychev | 2,572 | Titled Tue | C28 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexandr Fier | 2,560 | Titled Tue | D90 |
| Nov 2022 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,343 | 620 | 2,220 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 27 | 14 | 2,303 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,269 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U20 | 2014 | 21 | 13 | 1,589 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,918 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,374 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Horak's chess games?
1,849 games by Martin Horak, from Jan 2012 to Aug 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 Martin Horak has played.
What does Martin Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 924 games with White in our database, Martin Horak opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Horak answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Martin Horak play as White?
As White, Martin Horak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Gambit (56 games, 53.6% win rate); French Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 924 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Horak play as Black?
As Black, Martin Horak most often plays: Sicilian (125 games, 49.6% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (51 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 925 games.
What is Martin Horak's FIDE rating?
Martin Horak is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Martin Horak played?
Our database contains 1,849 games by Martin Horak, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 770 wins, 254 draws, 825 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Horak?
1,849 games by Martin Horak 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.