Prepare against Lajos Gal
Hungary · World #74,332 classical · FIDE ID 720186
When preparing against Lajos Gal, expect 1.f4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 13.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Lajos Gal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos 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 | 1,807 | 2,168 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 71 | 97 | 142 | 22.9% |
| As White | 159 | 44 | 41 | 74 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 151 | 27 | 56 | 68 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Gal's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 110 | 69.2% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 16.4% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 13.2% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 69% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (37.7% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gal usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 71.6% | 39.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 74.5% | 36.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Lajos Gal's chess games
All 310 games by Lajos 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: 71 wins, 97 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 107 | 28/21/58 | 26.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 4/12/14 | 13.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Istvan Borocz | 2,386 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | C38 |
| Jul 2001 | Roland Amrein | 2,308 | 3rd Cerbona Open | A02 |
| Jan 1997 | Jozsef Nemeth | 2,280 | Balatonbereny Open | B84 |
| Jul 2001 | Ferenc Heinrich | 2,279 | 3rd Cerbona Open | C42 |
| Oct 2022 | Krisztian Csoke | 2,261 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,109 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,860 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2 | 1,900 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,076 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,073 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Gal's chess games?
310 games by Lajos 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 Lajos Gal has played.
What does Lajos Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Lajos Gal opens with 1.f4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Gal answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Lajos Gal play as White?
As White, Lajos Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (107 games, 26.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Gal play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Gal most often plays: Petrov's Defense (30 games, 13.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Lajos Gal's FIDE rating?
Lajos Gal is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Lajos Gal played?
Our database contains 310 games by Lajos Gal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 97 draws, 142 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Gal?
310 games by Lajos 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.