Prepare against Stevica Horvat
Serbia · World #19,395 classical · FIDE ID 934909
When preparing against Stevica Horvat, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Stevica Horvat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stevica Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stevica Horvat 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 | 2,062 | 2,100 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 24.1% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stevica Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stevica Horvat's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Horvat usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Horvat usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Stevica Horvat's chess games
All 54 games by Stevica Horvat 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Danko Bokan | 2,346 | chT-Vojvodina | B86 |
| Mar 2007 | Mihaly Pacal | 2,199 | ch-Subotica Open | A44 |
| Apr 2007 | Stevan Jovic | 2,172 | Vojvodina Cup | D19 |
| Mar 2007 | Veso Avram | 2,146 | ch-Subotica Open | E65 |
| Mar 2007 | Ervin Igaz | 2,109 | ch-Subotica Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2010 | 14 | 4 | 1,997 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,175 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
| 9th Bajmok Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 8th Bajmok Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Vojvodina Cup | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stevica Horvat's chess games?
54 games by Stevica Horvat, 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 Stevica Horvat has played.
What does Stevica Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Stevica Horvat opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stevica Horvat answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stevica Horvat play as White?
As White, Stevica Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stevica Horvat play as Black?
As Black, Stevica Horvat most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Stevica Horvat's FIDE rating?
Stevica Horvat is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Stevica Horvat played?
Our database contains 54 games by Stevica Horvat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stevica Horvat?
54 games by Stevica Horvat 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.