Prepare against Zoltan Horvath
Hungary · World #21,416 classical · FIDE ID 708186
Our database contains 199 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 | 2,045 | 2,148 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 67 | 65 | 67 | 33.7% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 109 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 30.3% |
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 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 97.8% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Horvath usually continues f4 (47.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Horvath usually continues f4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 34 | 56.7% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 33.3% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 34.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Zoltan Horvath's chess games
All 199 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: 67 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 37 | 12/11/14 | 32.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,393 | chT-HUN 0304 | B33 |
| Aug 2004 | Konstantin Krivolapov | 2,368 | Gyongyos Matra Cup | B22 |
| Feb 2017 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,250 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | B21 |
| Dec 2005 | Jozsef Isepy | 2,242 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | B00 |
| Apr 2006 | Geza Pal | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,244 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 1,937 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,864 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,996 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,161 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Horvath's chess games?
199 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 91 games with White in our database, Zoltan Horvath opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Horvath answers 1...b6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Horvath play as White?
As White, Zoltan Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (37 games, 32.4% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Horvath most often plays: Owen Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Zoltan Horvath's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Horvath is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Zoltan Horvath played?
Our database contains 199 games by Zoltan Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Horvath?
199 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.