Prepare against Tomas Hornacek
Slovakia · World #142,730 classical · FIDE ID 14978300
When preparing against Tomas Hornacek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 62 games by Tomas Hornacek, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Hornacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Hornacek 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 | 1,613 | 1,726 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,406 | 1,526 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 7 | 33 | 35.5% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Hornacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Hornacek's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hornacek usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hornacek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hornacek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Tomas Hornacek's chess games
All 62 games by Tomas Hornacek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vladimir Cvirik | 1,810 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | B34 |
| Jul 2026 | Andrej Finna | 1,789 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Matej Krajcirik | 1,585 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B08 |
| Aug 2026 | Ilankathir Vanjinathan | 1,563 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Sophia-Lenina Matala | 1,520 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U08 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,195 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,587 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,473 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,256 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,415 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Hornacek's chess games?
62 games by Tomas Hornacek, from Jul 2023 to Sep 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 Tomas Hornacek has played.
What does Tomas Hornacek play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tomas Hornacek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Hornacek answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Tomas Hornacek play as White?
As White, Tomas Hornacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Hornacek play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Hornacek most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Tomas Hornacek's FIDE rating?
Tomas Hornacek is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,406 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tomas Hornacek played?
Our database contains 62 games by Tomas Hornacek, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Hornacek?
62 games by Tomas Hornacek 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.