Prepare against Gyorgy Palla
Hungary · World #31,989 classical · FIDE ID 719862
When preparing against Gyorgy Palla, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Gyorgy Palla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gyorgy Palla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyorgy Palla 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 | 2,128 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,066 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,993 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 89 | 58 | 78 | 39.6% |
| As White | 116 | 48 | 32 | 36 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 26 | 42 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyorgy Palla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyorgy Palla's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 53 | 45.7% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 32 | 27.6% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 17.2% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Palla usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Palla usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Palla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Palla usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Palla usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Palla usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 52.7% | 37.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 18.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 48.1% | 42.3% |
Gyorgy Palla's chess games
All 225 games by Gyorgy Palla 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: 89 wins, 58 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Gaspar Schlahetka | 2,298 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | E81 |
| Feb 2008 | Csaba Horvath | 2,224 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | D13 |
| Apr 2004 | Istvan Toth | 2,165 | ch-HUN Seniors | D60 |
| Jan 2005 | Gabor Ritter | 2,151 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | A88 |
| Feb 2013 | Jozsef Frank | 2,144 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salgotarjan | 1981 | 39 | 18 | 2,257 |
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2009 | 24 | 12 | 2,033 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,192 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,272 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyorgy Palla's chess games?
225 games by Gyorgy Palla, 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 Gyorgy Palla has played.
What does Gyorgy Palla play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Gyorgy Palla opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyorgy Palla answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Gyorgy Palla play as White?
As White, Gyorgy Palla's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyorgy Palla play as Black?
As Black, Gyorgy Palla most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Gyorgy Palla's FIDE rating?
Gyorgy Palla is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Gyorgy Palla played?
Our database contains 225 games by Gyorgy Palla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 58 draws, 78 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyorgy Palla?
225 games by Gyorgy Palla 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.