Prepare against Tamas Hovorka
Hungary · World #19,264 classical · FIDE ID 720127
Our database contains 125 games by Tamas Hovorka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Hovorka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Hovorka 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 | 2,063 | 2,113 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,077 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 30.4% |
| As White | 60 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Hovorka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Hovorka's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hovorka usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hovorka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hovorka usually continues g4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hovorka usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 64.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Tamas Hovorka's chess games
All 125 games by Tamas Hovorka 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: 38 wins, 44 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Ferenc Katona | 2,244 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A85 |
| Jan 1998 | Gyozo Pataki | 2,230 | Szekszard Open | A40 |
| Sep 2013 | Janos Percze | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A90 |
| Jan 1997 | Sandor Kun | 2,205 | Szekszard Open | A48 |
| Oct 2002 | Nimrod Pais | 2,185 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szekszard Open | 1998 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,099 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,132 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,991 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Hovorka's chess games?
125 games by Tamas Hovorka, 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 Hovorka has played.
What does Tamas Hovorka play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Tamas Hovorka opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Hovorka answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tamas Hovorka play as White?
As White, Tamas Hovorka's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Hovorka play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Hovorka most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Tamas Hovorka's FIDE rating?
Tamas Hovorka is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Tamas Hovorka played?
Our database contains 125 games by Tamas Hovorka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 44 draws, 43 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Hovorka?
125 games by Tamas Hovorka 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.