Prepare against Sandor Horvath
FM · Hungary · World #9,764 classical · FIDE ID 701114
When preparing against Sandor Horvath, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Sandor Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor 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 | 2,173 | 2,370 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 52 | 108 | 46 | 25.2% |
| As White | 109 | 31 | 61 | 17 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 21 | 47 | 29 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Horvath's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 93.6% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 25 | 51.0% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 39.4% |
Sandor Horvath's chess games
All 206 games by Sandor 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: 52 wins, 108 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 46 | 10/26/10 | 21.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 16 | 4/12/0 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 24 | 5/14/5 | 20.8% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,378 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | B20 |
| Apr 2014 | Christoph Singer | 2,343 | chT2M-AUT 1314 | C47 |
| Feb 2014 | Adam Szieberth | 2,326 | chT-HUN 1314 | B20 |
| Oct 2005 | Tamas I Horvath | 2,310 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | B20 |
| Feb 2006 | Otto Magyar | 2,278 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,089 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,334 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Horvath's chess games?
206 games by Sandor 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 Sandor Horvath has played.
What does Sandor Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Sandor Horvath opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Horvath answers 1...Nc6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sandor Horvath play as White?
As White, Sandor Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Horvath most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Sandor Horvath's FIDE rating?
Sandor Horvath is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sandor Horvath played?
Our database contains 206 games by Sandor Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 108 draws, 46 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Horvath?
206 games by Sandor 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.