Prepare against Jozsef Istvan Gal
FM · Hungary · World #5,680 classical · FIDE ID 706310
Our database contains 568 games by Jozsef Istvan Gal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Istvan Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Istvan 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 | 2,255 | 2,395 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,305 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 568 | 244 | 208 | 116 | 43.0% |
| As White | 279 | 134 | 93 | 52 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 289 | 110 | 115 | 64 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Istvan Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Istvan Gal's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 56.3% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 105 | 37.6% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.9% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gal usually continues f4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gal usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 87.1% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 45.6% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 36 | 40.0% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Jozsef Istvan Gal's chess games
All 568 games by Jozsef Istvan Gal 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: 244 wins, 208 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 43 | 15/19/9 | 34.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 7/16/4 | 25.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E01 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,426 | chT-HUN 0405 | D00 |
| Jan 1994 | Laszlo Tegzes | 2,420 | chT-HUN 9394 | B40 |
| Jan 1996 | Ferenc Portisch | 2,400 | Bekescsaba | A57 |
| Dec 2015 | Attila Dr. Barva | 2,384 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | A57 |
| Aug 1998 | Radek Sluka | 2,380 | Wch U26 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hajduboszormeny | 2001 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 1995 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1998 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,372 |
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2000 | 14 | 10 | 2,374 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,426 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 9 | 2,449 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tamas Borsavolgyi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Istvan Gal's chess games?
568 games by Jozsef Istvan Gal, 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 Jozsef Istvan Gal has played.
What does Jozsef Istvan Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Jozsef Istvan Gal opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Istvan Gal answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Istvan Gal play as White?
As White, Jozsef Istvan Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Istvan Gal play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Istvan Gal most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Jozsef Istvan Gal's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Istvan Gal is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Jozsef Istvan Gal played?
Our database contains 568 games by Jozsef Istvan Gal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 208 draws, 116 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Istvan Gal?
568 games by Jozsef Istvan 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.