Prepare against Tamas Horvath
IM · Hungary · World #4,817 classical · FIDE ID 700185
Our database contains 558 games by Tamas Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas 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 | 2,278 | 2,461 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,320 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 202 | 232 | 124 | 36.2% |
| As White | 291 | 122 | 118 | 51 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 267 | 80 | 114 | 73 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Horvath's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 90.4% | 62.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (54.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 92.4% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.6% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 69.9% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 18.4% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
Tamas Horvath's chess games
All 558 games by Tamas 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: 202 wins, 232 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 53 | 16/24/13 | 30.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 8/21/5 | 23.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 14/22/14 | 28.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Robert Zelcic | 2,589 | chT1-SLO East | B19 |
| Feb 2014 | Davit Shengelia | 2,556 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | B81 |
| Oct 2007 | Attila Czebe | 2,519 | chT-BEL 0708 | A04 |
| Feb 2006 | Davor Rogic | 2,502 | chT2M-AUT 0506 | B32 |
| Nov 2016 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,478 | chT1-SLO East | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 57 | 36 | 2,374 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2011 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,470 |
| chT-HUN 1819 | 2019 | 13 | 3 | 2,230 |
| chT2M-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,428 |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,474 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
| chT2M-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Horvath's chess games?
558 games by Tamas 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 Tamas Horvath has played.
What does Tamas Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Tamas Horvath opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Horvath answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tamas Horvath play as White?
As White, Tamas Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 30.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Tamas Horvath's FIDE rating?
Tamas Horvath is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Tamas Horvath played?
Our database contains 558 games by Tamas Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 232 draws, 124 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Horvath?
558 games by Tamas 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.