Prepare against Miklos Horvath
FM · Hungary · World #12,549 classical · FIDE ID 702714
Our database contains 126 games by Miklos Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos 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 | 2,134 | 2,296 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,158 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 58 | 32 | 36 | 46.0% |
| As White | 67 | 30 | 14 | 23 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Horvath's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 91.0% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.5% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 65.5% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Miklos Horvath's chess games
All 126 games by Miklos Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Roland Amrein | 2,287 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | B02 |
| Oct 2004 | Robert Tancsa | 2,253 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | A36 |
| Apr 2010 | Laszlo Schmikli | 2,243 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | B22 |
| Nov 2014 | David Katai | 2,233 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | B22 |
| Apr 2004 | Janos Percze | 2,231 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 9 | 2,358 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 7 | 2,326 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 8 | 2,415 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,329 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,276 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Horvath's chess games?
126 games by Miklos Horvath, from Apr 2003 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 Miklos Horvath has played.
What does Miklos Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Miklos Horvath opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Horvath answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Miklos Horvath play as White?
As White, Miklos Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Horvath most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Miklos Horvath's FIDE rating?
Miklos Horvath is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (May 2010).
How many games has Miklos Horvath played?
Our database contains 126 games by Miklos Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 32 draws, 36 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Horvath?
126 games by Miklos 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.