Prepare against Gabor Csalami
Hungary · World #18,831 classical · FIDE ID 738271
Our database contains 84 games by Gabor Csalami, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Csalami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Csalami 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 | 2,067 | 2,069 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,984 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 29 | 13 | 42 | 34.5% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Csalami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Csalami's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 69.0% | 44.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 44.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Csalami usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Csalami usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Csalami usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (89% of these games) — Csalami usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Csalami usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Gabor Csalami's chess games
All 84 games by Gabor Csalami in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 13 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Peter Bogad | 2,060 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | C10 |
| Apr 2014 | Adam Bohus | 2,058 | 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | A57 |
| Dec 2021 | Istvan Piroska | 2,023 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | D27 |
| Dec 2013 | Michael Yip | 2,007 | 5th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B33 |
| Nov 2013 | Zsolt Fogarassy | 1,999 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,817 |
| Budapest FS04 Development | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,489 |
| 5th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 6th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,893 |
| 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Csalami's chess games?
84 games by Gabor Csalami, from Sep 2009 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 Gabor Csalami has played.
What does Gabor Csalami play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Gabor Csalami opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Csalami answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gabor Csalami play as White?
As White, Gabor Csalami's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Csalami play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Csalami most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Gabor Csalami's FIDE rating?
Gabor Csalami is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (May 2026).
How many games has Gabor Csalami played?
Our database contains 84 games by Gabor Csalami, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 13 draws, 42 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Csalami?
84 games by Gabor Csalami 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.