Prepare against Zsolt Horvath
FM · Hungary · World #2,626 classical · FIDE ID 723070
Our database contains 267 games by Zsolt Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Horvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt 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 | 2,353 | 2,416 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,355 | 2,381 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 75 | 113 | 79 | 28.1% |
| As White | 124 | 39 | 50 | 35 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 143 | 36 | 63 | 44 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Horvath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Horvath's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 84.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Horvath usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Horvath usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Horvath usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Horvath usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 54.1% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 17 | 27.9% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 14.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 85.5% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Zsolt Horvath's chess games
All 267 games by Zsolt 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: 75 wins, 113 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/12/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/12/7 | 20.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,539 | chT-HUN 1718 | B40 |
| Nov 2012 | Milos Roganovic | 2,518 | chT-HUN 1213 | B31 |
| Jan 2019 | Gergely Kantor | 2,501 | chT-HUN 1819 | E01 |
| Apr 2016 | Tamas Meszaros | 2,416 | chT-HUN 1516 | B12 |
| Mar 2008 | Arpad Soos | 2,409 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,540 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,465 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,322 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,353 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,428 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,291 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Horvath's chess games?
267 games by Zsolt 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 Zsolt Horvath has played.
What does Zsolt Horvath play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Zsolt Horvath opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Horvath answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Horvath play as White?
As White, Zsolt Horvath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Horvath play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Horvath most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Zsolt Horvath's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Horvath is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,355 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Zsolt Horvath played?
Our database contains 267 games by Zsolt Horvath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 113 draws, 79 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Horvath?
267 games by Zsolt 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.