Prepare against Zoltan Horvath
Hungary · World #46,021 classical · FIDE ID 788694
Our database contains 65 games by Zoltan Horvath, covering May 2015 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 | 1,909 | 1,938 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,859 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 60.0% |
| As White | 37 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 64.3% |
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 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 78.9% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Zoltan Horvath's chess games
All 65 games by Zoltan Horvath in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Tamas Horvath | 2,124 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | D05 |
| Oct 2018 | Gyula Babocs | 1,929 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | C50 |
| Apr 2023 | Jozsef Vamosi | 1,830 | chT-HUN 2223 | C50 |
| Oct 2016 | Istvan Miklos Nagy | 1,818 | chT4-HUN 1617 | B72 |
| Jul 2016 | Zsolt Korim | 1,789 | 7th Gyor Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Gyor Open B | 2016 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,857 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,955 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,787 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,891 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,860 |
| 4th Gyor Amateur Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,571 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Horvath's chess games?
65 games by Zoltan Horvath, from May 2015 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 37 games with White in our database, Zoltan Horvath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Horvath answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Horvath play as White?
As White, Zoltan Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Horvath most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zoltan Horvath's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Horvath is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Zoltan Horvath played?
Our database contains 65 games by Zoltan Horvath, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Horvath?
65 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.