Prepare against Janos Gallai
Hungary · World #33,320 classical · FIDE ID 715913
Our database contains 77 games by Janos Gallai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Gallai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Gallai 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 | 1,967 | 2,290 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,959 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 19 | 18 | 40 | 24.7% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Gallai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Gallai's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 85.7% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gallai usually continues e3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gallai usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gallai usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Gallai usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Gallai usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gallai usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Janos Gallai's chess games
All 77 games by Janos Gallai 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B15 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jozsef Frank | 2,335 | chT2-HUN 9293 | A48 |
| Jan 1993 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,255 | chT2-HUN 9293 | C10 |
| Jan 1993 | Miklos Galyas | 2,205 | chT2-HUN 9293 | D02 |
| Feb 2001 | Mihail Vrona | 2,204 | chT3-HUN 0001 | D00 |
| Dec 2000 | Frigyes Ivanics | 2,190 | chT3-HUN 0001 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salgotarjan | 1981 | 12 | 3 | 2,032 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,095 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 2,026 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 4 | 2,260 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,982 |
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Gallai's chess games?
77 games by Janos Gallai, 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 Janos Gallai has played.
What does Janos Gallai play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Janos Gallai opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Gallai answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Janos Gallai play as White?
As White, Janos Gallai's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Gallai play as Black?
As Black, Janos Gallai most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Janos Gallai's FIDE rating?
Janos Gallai is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Janos Gallai played?
Our database contains 77 games by Janos Gallai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Gallai?
77 games by Janos Gallai 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.