Prepare against Rudolf Horvath
Hungary · World #33,323 classical · FIDE ID 739308
Our database contains 74 games by Rudolf Horvath, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf 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 | 1,967 | 1,988 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 27.0% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Horvath's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 47.3% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Rudolf Horvath's chess games
All 74 games by Rudolf Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Imre2 Horvath | 2,289 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | E02 |
| Aug 2009 | Richard Huszar | 2,125 | 14th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | A29 |
| Nov 2014 | Gabor Joo | 2,050 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | C42 |
| Sep 2011 | Peter Kiss | 2,003 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | A21 |
| Mar 2024 | Sandor Gaal | 1,989 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,028 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,962 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,829 |
| 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,591 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Horvath's chess games?
74 games by Rudolf Horvath, from Oct 2006 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 Rudolf Horvath has played.
What does Rudolf Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Rudolf Horvath opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Horvath answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Horvath play as White?
As White, Rudolf Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Horvath most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Rudolf Horvath's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Horvath is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Rudolf Horvath played?
Our database contains 74 games by Rudolf Horvath, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Horvath?
74 games by Rudolf 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.