Prepare against Tamas Horvath
Hungary · World #17,134 classical · FIDE ID 722200
Our database contains 206 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 | 2,083 | 2,204 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,158 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 67 | 93 | 46 | 32.5% |
| As White | 101 | 39 | 45 | 17 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 105 | 28 | 48 | 29 | 26.7% |
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 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 46.5% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 42.6% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 10.9% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Horvath usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 92.3% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Tamas Horvath's chess games
All 206 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: 67 wins, 93 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 15 | 8/7/0 | 53.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Istvan Sipos | 2,380 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | B22 |
| Dec 2007 | Tamas Bors | 2,251 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | E62 |
| Oct 2021 | Levente Marosi | 2,241 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | E60 |
| Mar 2006 | Zsolt Farkas | 2,235 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | A87 |
| Oct 2008 | Gabor Nagy | 2,228 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,269 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,220 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,218 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,363 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Gyor Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Horvath's chess games?
206 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 101 games with White in our database, Tamas Horvath opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Horvath answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tamas Horvath play as White?
As White, Tamas Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Horvath most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Tamas Horvath's FIDE rating?
Tamas Horvath is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Tamas Horvath played?
Our database contains 206 games by Tamas Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 93 draws, 46 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Horvath?
206 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.