Prepare against Anita Gara
IM · Hungary · World #2,855 classical · FIDE ID 709751
Our database contains 1,497 games by Anita Gara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anita Gara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anita Gara 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 | 2,344 | 2,405 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,367 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,349 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,497 | 614 | 458 | 425 | 41.0% |
| As White | 734 | 352 | 210 | 172 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 763 | 262 | 248 | 253 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anita Gara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anita Gara's side.
First moves as White (734 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 723 | 98.5% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gara usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gara usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gara usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Gara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Gara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Gara usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 297 | 81.8% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 4.7% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.0% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 86 | 30.1% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 27 | 9.4% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 24 | 8.4% | 52.1% |
| f5 | 12 | 4.2% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.7% | 30.0% |
Anita Gara's chess games
All 1,497 games by Anita Gara 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: 614 wins, 458 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 142 | 59/48/35 | 41.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 22/11/6 | 56.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 21/6/7 | 61.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 16/6/1 | 69.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 14/5/2 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 133 | 53/44/36 | 39.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 50 | 11/20/19 | 22.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 41 | 21/7/13 | 51.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 33 | 7/11/15 | 21.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 10/14/6 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,647 | Oslo Open A | C09 |
| Apr 2017 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,587 | 18th ch-EU w | B22 |
| May 2008 | Namig Guliyev | 2,542 | 27th Zalakaros Open | B85 |
| Jul 2003 | Felix Levin | 2,520 | 2nd Condom Open | D40 |
| Dec 2008 | Stefan Bromberger | 2,504 | Budapest FS12 GM | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN w | 2019 | 89 | 55.5 | 2,362 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2008 | 34 | 17 | 2,286 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2008 | 23 | 14 | 2,377 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 1999 | 22 | 14 | 2,254 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2016 | 22 | 6 | 2,247 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,274 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2000 | 21 | 12 | 2,361 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 1995 | 20 | 14 | 2,197 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Szidonia Lazarne Vajda (17 games) · Nikoletta Lakos (16 games) · Petra Papp (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anita Gara's chess games?
1,497 games by Anita Gara, 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 Anita Gara has played.
What does Anita Gara play on the first move as White?
Across 734 games with White in our database, Anita Gara opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anita Gara answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Anita Gara play as White?
As White, Anita Gara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (142 games, 41.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 56.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 61.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 734 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anita Gara play as Black?
As Black, Anita Gara most often plays: Sicilian (133 games, 39.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (50 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (41 games, 51.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 763 games.
What is Anita Gara's FIDE rating?
Anita Gara is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Anita Gara played?
Our database contains 1,497 games by Anita Gara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 614 wins, 458 draws, 425 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anita Gara?
1,497 games by Anita Gara 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.