Prepare against Zoltan Horvath
FM · Hungary · World #5,191 classical · FIDE ID 700886
Our database contains 49 games by Zoltan Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan 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 | 2,268 | 2,348 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 24.5% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Horvath's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
Zoltan Horvath's chess games
All 49 games by Zoltan 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: 12 wins, 25 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Zsolt Horvath | 2,395 | chT-HUN4a 1415 | C64 |
| Sep 2004 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,376 | chT-HUN 0405 | B01 |
| Oct 2005 | Laszlo Pergel | 2,341 | chT-HUN 0506 | B80 |
| Apr 2005 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,277 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | B23 |
| Mar 2005 | Gabor Szamoskozi | 2,238 | chT-HUN 0405 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,402 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 2,009 |
| chT-HUN4a 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 4 | 2,310 |
| chT-HUN 4b 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1,901 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
| chT-HUN 0304 | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Horvath's chess games?
49 games by Zoltan 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 Zoltan Horvath has played.
What does Zoltan Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Zoltan Horvath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Horvath answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Horvath play as White?
As White, Zoltan Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Horvath most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Zoltan Horvath's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Horvath is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zoltan Horvath played?
Our database contains 49 games by Zoltan Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 25 draws, 12 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Horvath?
49 games by Zoltan 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.