Prepare against Andrej Gal
FM · HRV · World #3,670 classical · FIDE ID 14567563
When preparing against Andrej Gal, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 60.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Andrej Gal, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrej Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrej Gal 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 | 2,314 | 2,332 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,280 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 165 | 80 | 70 | 52.4% |
| As White | 161 | 91 | 44 | 26 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 154 | 74 | 36 | 44 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrej Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrej Gal's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.1% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 6.3% | 85.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 73.1% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Gal usually continues g3 (92.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Gal usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 71.1% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 18 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Andrej Gal's chess games
All 315 games by Andrej Gal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 80 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 20/6/5 | 64.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 30 | 18/9/3 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Kacper Piorun | 2,580 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | E62 |
| Jan 2026 | Robert Zelcic | 2,446 | 30th Bosnjaci Open | E06 |
| Nov 2024 | Lev Yankelevich | 2,417 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | E16 |
| May 2026 | Teo Tomulic | 2,366 | Croatian Cup 2026 | E11 |
| Nov 2025 | Jole Petrov | 2,343 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 27 | 19.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2020 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,675 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,180 |
| 15th Split Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,358 |
| 30th Bosnjaci Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrej Gal's chess games?
315 games by Andrej Gal, from Oct 2017 to Sep 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 Andrej Gal has played.
What does Andrej Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Andrej Gal opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrej Gal answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrej Gal play as White?
As White, Andrej Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 64.5% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrej Gal play as Black?
As Black, Andrej Gal most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Andrej Gal's FIDE rating?
Andrej Gal is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrej Gal played?
Our database contains 315 games by Andrej Gal, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 80 draws, 70 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrej Gal?
315 games by Andrej Gal 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.