Prepare against Tibor Horvath
Hungary · World #33,901 classical · FIDE ID 757209
Our database contains 218 games by Tibor Horvath, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor 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 | 1,964 | 1,983 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,818 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 115 | 41 | 62 | 52.8% |
| As White | 107 | 59 | 21 | 27 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 56 | 20 | 35 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Horvath's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 97.2% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e4 (82.4% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 73.3% | 66.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.0% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
Tibor Horvath's chess games
All 218 games by Tibor Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 115 wins, 41 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 29 | 19/8/2 | 65.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Kovacs Marta Pinterne | 2,065 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | A84 |
| Jan 2017 | Jozsef Nemeth | 2,061 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | D00 |
| Mar 2014 | Gabor Horvath | 2,050 | Level Open 2nd | C10 |
| May 2024 | Gyula Hegedus | 2,043 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | A55 |
| Feb 2024 | Janos Gyarmati | 2,041 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 1,854 |
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,738 |
| 7th Gyor Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| 5th Gyor Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,755 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,808 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,102 |
| chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 8 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Horvath's chess games?
218 games by Tibor Horvath, from May 2012 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 Tibor Horvath has played.
What does Tibor Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Tibor Horvath opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Horvath answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Tibor Horvath play as White?
As White, Tibor Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (29 games, 65.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Horvath most often plays: French Defense (15 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 73.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Tibor Horvath's FIDE rating?
Tibor Horvath is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (May 2026).
How many games has Tibor Horvath played?
Our database contains 218 games by Tibor Horvath, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 41 draws, 62 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Horvath?
218 games by Tibor 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.