Prepare against Ede Gaal
Hungary · World #25,657 classical · FIDE ID 724882
Our database contains 254 games by Ede Gaal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ede Gaal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ede Gaal 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 | 2,013 | 2,142 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,048 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 108 | 47 | 99 | 42.5% |
| As White | 127 | 57 | 27 | 43 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 127 | 51 | 20 | 56 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ede Gaal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ede Gaal's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 96.1% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gaal usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gaal usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gaal usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gaal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gaal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Gaal usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 83.8% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 92.7% | 51.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
Ede Gaal's chess games
All 254 games by Ede Gaal 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: 108 wins, 47 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 14/2/11 | 51.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Janos Konnyu | 2,314 | 13th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | B33 |
| Jan 2011 | Robert Makk | 2,248 | Szombathely Savaria B | B33 |
| Jun 2010 | Helmut Kreindl | 2,206 | 29th Zalakaros Open | B01 |
| Mar 2008 | Tamas Horvath | 2,178 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | B12 |
| Mar 2007 | Gyozo Rezsek | 2,178 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,246 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,156 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ede Gaal's chess games?
254 games by Ede Gaal, 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 Ede Gaal has played.
What does Ede Gaal play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Ede Gaal opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ede Gaal answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ede Gaal play as White?
As White, Ede Gaal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ede Gaal play as Black?
As Black, Ede Gaal most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Ede Gaal's FIDE rating?
Ede Gaal is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Ede Gaal played?
Our database contains 254 games by Ede Gaal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 47 draws, 99 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ede Gaal?
254 games by Ede Gaal 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.