Prepare against Tomas Hornacek
Slovakia · World #127,106 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 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 54 games by Tomas Hornacek, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 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 | 1,654 | 1,726 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,406 | 1,526 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 7 | 29 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0% |
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 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hornacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hornacek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hornacek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Tomas Hornacek's chess games
All 54 games by Tomas Hornacek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Cvirik,V | 1,810 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | B34 |
| Jul 2026 | Finna,Andrej | 1,789 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Matej Krajcirik | 1,585 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B08 |
| Aug 2026 | Liza Molnar | 1,507 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | C20 |
| Apr 2024 | Matias Slamka | 1,387 | ch-SVK U08 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U08 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,195 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,473 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,256 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,415 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,907 |
| 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?
54 games by Tomas Hornacek, from Jul 2023 to Aug 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 24 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 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Tomas Hornacek play as White?
As White, Tomas Hornacek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Hornacek play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Hornacek most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% 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 30 games.
What is Tomas Hornacek's FIDE rating?
Tomas Hornacek is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,406 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tomas Hornacek played?
Our database contains 54 games by Tomas Hornacek, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Hornacek?
54 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.