Prepare against Gabor Joo
Hungary · World #27,615 classical · FIDE ID 717231
Our database contains 319 games by Gabor Joo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Joo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Joo 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 | 2,000 | 2,242 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,050 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,077 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 77 | 123 | 119 | 24.1% |
| As White | 157 | 33 | 69 | 55 | 21.0% |
| As Black | 162 | 44 | 54 | 64 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Joo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Joo's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 86.6% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.5% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Joo usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Joo usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Joo usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Joo usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Joo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Joo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 96.7% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 78.7% | 35.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Gabor Joo's chess games
All 319 games by Gabor Joo 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: 77 wins, 123 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 5/13/8 | 19.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 13/11/15 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Laszlo5 Szabo | 2,460 | chT3-HUN 9900 | B93 |
| Jan 1999 | Tamas Halasz | 2,385 | chT-HUN 9899 | E18 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,350 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | B84 |
| Feb 2003 | Monika Grabics | 2,330 | chT-HUN 0203 | B32 |
| Mar 2003 | Borisz Kovacs | 2,290 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szombathely Open | 2010 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,991 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,225 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,238 |
| chT-HUN 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,250 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,977 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Joo's chess games?
319 games by Gabor Joo, 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 Gabor Joo has played.
What does Gabor Joo play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Gabor Joo opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Joo answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gabor Joo play as White?
As White, Gabor Joo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 19.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Joo play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Joo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Gabor Joo's FIDE rating?
Gabor Joo is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Gabor Joo played?
Our database contains 319 games by Gabor Joo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 123 draws, 119 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Joo?
319 games by Gabor Joo 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.