Prepare against Gabor Mihalyfi
Hungary · World #71,193 classical · FIDE ID 708747
When preparing against Gabor Mihalyfi, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack as White, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Gabor Mihalyfi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Mihalyfi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Mihalyfi 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 | 1,817 | 2,158 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,999 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 86 | 104 | 90 | 30.7% |
| As White | 151 | 46 | 51 | 54 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 40 | 53 | 36 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Mihalyfi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Mihalyfi's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 53.0% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 64 | 42.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mihalyfi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mihalyfi usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mihalyfi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Mihalyfi usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mihalyfi usually continues g3 (36.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Mihalyfi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 61.8% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 27 | 35.5% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 77.8% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 19.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Gabor Mihalyfi's chess games
All 280 games by Gabor Mihalyfi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 86 wins, 104 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 17 | 1/8/8 | 5.9% |
| C21 | Center Game | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Janos Bordos | 2,235 | chT2-HUN 9293 | C03 |
| Jan 1993 | Vince Vancsura | 2,215 | chT2-HUN 9293 | A90 |
| Oct 2002 | Janos Hagymasi | 2,154 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | C44 |
| Dec 2004 | Istvan Munkacsy | 2,153 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | B15 |
| Mar 2000 | Istvan Dombai | 2,128 | chT2-HUN 9900 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2005 | 16 | 9 | 2,165 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Mihalyfi's chess games?
280 games by Gabor Mihalyfi, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mihalyfi has played.
What does Gabor Mihalyfi play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Gabor Mihalyfi opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Mihalyfi answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gabor Mihalyfi play as White?
As White, Gabor Mihalyfi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Center Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Mihalyfi play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Mihalyfi most often plays: Benoni Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Gabor Mihalyfi's FIDE rating?
Gabor Mihalyfi is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Gabor Mihalyfi played?
Our database contains 280 games by Gabor Mihalyfi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 104 draws, 90 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Mihalyfi?
280 games by Gabor Mihalyfi 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.