Prepare against Hagay Gal
Israel · World #16,462 classical · FIDE ID 2807700
Our database contains 98 games by Hagay Gal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hagay Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hagay Gal 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 | 2,090 | 2,152 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 40 | 39 | 19 | 40.8% |
| As White | 52 | 27 | 18 | 7 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hagay Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hagay Gal's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 98.1% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Hagay Gal's chess games
All 98 games by Hagay Gal 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: 40 wins, 39 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Peter Zentai | 2,269 | 29th Budapest Spring Open | C10 |
| Dec 2013 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,245 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | B50 |
| Mar 2013 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,237 | 29th Budapest Spring Open | B41 |
| Nov 2016 | Attila Czupor | 2,233 | chT-HUN U18 | B42 |
| Nov 2016 | Szabolcs Laza | 2,176 | chT-HUN U18 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 16 | 11 | 2,133 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,964 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,020 |
| ch-World School U15 Girls 9th | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,977 |
| 29th Budapest Spring Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,152 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,256 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,333 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hagay Gal's chess games?
98 games by Hagay Gal, 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 Hagay Gal has played.
What does Hagay Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Hagay Gal opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hagay Gal answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Hagay Gal play as White?
As White, Hagay Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hagay Gal play as Black?
As Black, Hagay Gal most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Hagay Gal's FIDE rating?
Hagay Gal is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Hagay Gal played?
Our database contains 98 games by Hagay Gal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 39 draws, 19 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hagay Gal?
98 games by Hagay Gal 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.