Prepare against Ema Gal
HRV · World #79,637 classical · FIDE ID 14591030
When preparing against Ema Gal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ema Gal, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ema Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ema 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 | 1,793 | 1,793 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,555 | 1,555 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,748 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 54.8% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 267 rated games against 164 different opponents, across 40 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 131 | 73 | 14 | 44 | 55.7% | 1,457 | 1,402 | 22 |
| Rapid | 77 | 50 | 2 | 25 | 64.9% | 1,434 | 1,425 | 10 |
| Blitz | 50 | 22 | 2 | 26 | 44.0% | 1,548 | 1,423 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 98 | 33 | 10 | 55 | 33.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 62.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 28 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 37 | 3 | 15 | 1,635 | 1,688 |
| 2025 | 49 | 27 | 6 | 16 | 1,541 | 1,516 |
| 2024 | 51 | 24 | 4 | 23 | 1,509 | 1,418 |
| 2023 | 78 | 44 | 4 | 30 | 1,231 | 1,122 |
| 2022 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1,196 | 796 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | – | – |
Where Ema Gal has played
Croatia (37) · Slovenia (2) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ema Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ema Gal's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e5 (62% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Ema Gal's chess games
All 31 games by Ema Gal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 1 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Helena Mihajlovic | 1,701 | ch-CRO U11 Girls | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Damir Puhalo | 1,655 | New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open D | B50 |
| Jun 2023 | Magdalena Sikulec | 1,600 | ch-CRO U11 Girls | C57 |
| Mar 2026 | Ingrid Holjencin | 1,577 | Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | B28 |
| Feb 2026 | Vilka Kubanovic | 1,519 | New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open D | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,767 |
| ch-CRO U11 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,470 |
| New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open D | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,987 |
| New Zagreb Classic Futures 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,464 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,107 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,657 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ema Gal's chess games?
31 games by Ema Gal, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Ema Gal has played.
What does Ema Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Ema Gal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ema Gal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ema Gal play as White?
As White, Ema Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ema Gal play as Black?
As Black, Ema Gal most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ema Gal's FIDE rating?
Ema Gal is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,555 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ema Gal played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ema Gal, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 1 draws, 13 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ema Gal?
31 games by Ema 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.