Prepare against Eugen Gal
Spain · World #45,299 classical · FIDE ID 1217585
Our database contains 59 games by Eugen Gal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eugen Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugen 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 | 1,912 | 1,993 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,993 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 37.3% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugen Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugen Gal's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 92.9% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Eugen Gal's chess games
All 59 games by Eugen Gal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Kristof Koczo | 2,147 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | E42 |
| Mar 2012 | Jozsef Juracsik | 2,147 | Budapest FS03 FM | B41 |
| Feb 2012 | Elek Szurovszky | 2,124 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | B41 |
| Mar 2012 | Lajos Borda | 2,100 | Budapest FS03 FM | B28 |
| Dec 2011 | Gyula Letay | 2,029 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 FM | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,117 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,237 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| 5th Mostoles Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,837 |
| 27th Collado Villalba Open A | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,826 |
| 11th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugen Gal's chess games?
59 games by Eugen Gal, from Jul 2008 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 Eugen Gal has played.
What does Eugen Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Eugen Gal opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugen Gal answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eugen Gal play as White?
As White, Eugen Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugen Gal play as Black?
As Black, Eugen Gal most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Eugen Gal's FIDE rating?
Eugen Gal is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Eugen Gal played?
Our database contains 59 games by Eugen Gal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugen Gal?
59 games by Eugen 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.