Prepare against Peter Horvath
GM · Hungary · World #3,023 classical · FIDE ID 700843
Our database contains 692 games by Peter Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 2,337 | 2,503 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,466 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,352 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 692 | 269 | 292 | 131 | 38.9% |
| As White | 347 | 147 | 143 | 57 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 345 | 122 | 149 | 74 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Horvath's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 332 | 95.7% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 171 | 98.8% | 58.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 82.7% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 17.3% | 58.3% |
Peter Horvath's chess games
All 692 games by Peter 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: 269 wins, 292 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D72 | Indian Defense | 52 | 23/19/10 | 44.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 47 | 20/18/9 | 42.6% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 19/6/5 | 63.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 15/8/1 | 62.5% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 19/19/12 | 38.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 45 | 15/24/6 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 32 | 10/18/4 | 31.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 7/8/13 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 5/15/6 | 19.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 3/12/2 | 17.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,618 | Balatonlelle Open | E10 |
| Nov 2003 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,596 | chT-HUN 0304 | D31 |
| May 2010 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,574 | 28th Liechtenstein Open | A55 |
| Jul 2019 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,566 | ch-HUN rapid | A58 |
| Aug 2007 | Dimitri Komarov | 2,550 | Porto San Giorgio Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 35 | 23 | 2,448 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 34 | 21 | 2,385 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2009 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,482 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2008 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,460 |
| chT-CRO | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,406 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,317 |
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,437 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 15 | 5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Horvath's chess games?
692 games by Peter 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 Peter Horvath has played.
What does Peter Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Peter Horvath opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Horvath answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Horvath play as White?
As White, Peter Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Peter Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 345 games.
What is Peter Horvath's FIDE rating?
Peter Horvath is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Peter Horvath played?
Our database contains 692 games by Peter Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 292 draws, 131 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Horvath?
692 games by Peter 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.