Prepare against Geza Pal
Hungary · World #31,986 classical · FIDE ID 704016
Our database contains 240 games by Geza Pal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geza Pal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geza 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 | 1,974 | 2,260 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,157 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 98 | 70 | 72 | 40.8% |
| As White | 117 | 49 | 31 | 37 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 123 | 49 | 39 | 35 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geza Pal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geza Pal's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 67.5% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 20.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Pal usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pal usually continues b3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 66.1% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 73.2% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.8% | 54.5% |
Geza Pal's chess games
All 240 games by Geza 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: 98 wins, 70 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Davor Rogic | 2,390 | Budapest Statistika | B42 |
| Nov 2009 | Daniel Boros | 2,354 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | B23 |
| Jan 1994 | Istvan Somogyi | 2,305 | Budapest Statistika | E06 |
| Oct 1985 | Petar Orev | 2,300 | Kecskemet Open | C28 |
| Jan 1994 | Thanh Trang Hoang | 2,260 | Budapest Statistika | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapolca Open | 2001 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,107 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,495 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,054 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geza Pal's chess games?
240 games by Geza 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 Geza Pal has played.
What does Geza Pal play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Geza Pal opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geza Pal answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Geza Pal play as White?
As White, Geza Pal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geza Pal play as Black?
As Black, Geza Pal most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Geza Pal's FIDE rating?
Geza Pal is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (May 2012).
How many games has Geza Pal played?
Our database contains 240 games by Geza Pal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 70 draws, 72 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geza Pal?
240 games by Geza 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.