Emil Szalanczi vs David Horvath
Emil Szalanczi (73, IM, HUN) and David Horvath (31, IM, HUN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Horvath leads the classical series 4–3 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1831 and 2258, the Elo model gives Horvath a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1831 vs 2258 (Δ -427)
With Emil Szalanczi as white
5% Emil9% draw86% David
With David Horvath as white
3% Emil8% draw90% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emil Szalanczi | David Horvath | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1831 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2388 · Jul 2008 | 2420 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 55 | 17 |
| World rank now | #66,876 | #5,516 |
| World rank peak | #2,417 | #1,739 |
| Federation rank now | #1,635 | #176 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,461 | 1,078 |
| Months active | 218 | 192 |
| % white wins | 49% | 43% |
| % black wins | 42% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1746 | 2248 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 100 |
Best Win
Emil Szalanczi
David Horvath
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Emil Szalanczi
David Horvath