Prepare against Gyorgy Paal
Hungary · World #103,163 classical · FIDE ID 725226
When preparing against Gyorgy Paal, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Gyorgy Paal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gyorgy Paal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyorgy Paal 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 | 1,720 | 1,864 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 29.0% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyorgy Paal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyorgy Paal's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Paal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Paal usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Paal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Paal usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Paal usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Paal usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Gyorgy Paal's chess games
All 31 games by Gyorgy Paal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Bence Csire | 2,068 | 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | A17 |
| Mar 2012 | Laszlo Nagy | 1,991 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | C42 |
| Oct 2010 | Janos Csillag | 1,975 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | A52 |
| Jul 2013 | Martin Launert | 1,882 | 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | A05 |
| Mar 2012 | Csaba Kapuszta | 1,717 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,698 |
| 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,849 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,738 |
| 3rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| 17th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,822 |
| 23rd Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyorgy Paal's chess games?
31 games by Gyorgy Paal, from Jul 2008 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 Gyorgy Paal has played.
What does Gyorgy Paal play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gyorgy Paal opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.g3 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyorgy Paal answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gyorgy Paal play as White?
As White, Gyorgy Paal's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyorgy Paal play as Black?
As Black, Gyorgy Paal most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Gyorgy Paal's FIDE rating?
Gyorgy Paal is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gyorgy Paal played?
Our database contains 31 games by Gyorgy Paal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyorgy Paal?
31 games by Gyorgy Paal 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.