Prepare against Ferenc Pal
Hungary · World #90,165 classical · FIDE ID 718769
When preparing against Ferenc Pal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Ferenc Pal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Pal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Pal 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 | 1,758 | 2,036 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,961 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,778 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 61 | 25 | 98 | 33.2% |
| As White | 96 | 35 | 14 | 47 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 88 | 26 | 11 | 51 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Pal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Pal's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (31.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Pal usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 97.4% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 100.0% | 30.9% |
Ferenc Pal's chess games
All 184 games by Ferenc Pal 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: 61 wins, 25 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Gyula Varga | 2,483 | Kobanya Open | A27 |
| Jan 1995 | Gyula Mester | 2,270 | Hajduszoboszlo | B15 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoltan Kanyadi | 2,150 | ch-Debrecen | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Fedor Savtchour | 2,145 | Hajduboszormeny Open | C01 |
| Nov 2003 | Laszlo Olear | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1998 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,064 |
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2001 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Debrecen | 1994 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,094 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 9 | 2,085 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Pal's chess games?
184 games by Ferenc Pal, 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 Ferenc Pal has played.
What does Ferenc Pal play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Ferenc Pal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Pal answers 1...c5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Pal play as White?
As White, Ferenc Pal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Pal play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Pal most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Ferenc Pal's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Pal is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ferenc Pal played?
Our database contains 184 games by Ferenc Pal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 25 draws, 98 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Pal?
184 games by Ferenc Pal 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.