Prepare against Marton Paal
Hungary · World #58,499 classical · FIDE ID 764043
Our database contains 30 games by Marton Paal, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marton Paal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marton Paal 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 | 1,861 | 1,874 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,846 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marton Paal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marton Paal's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Paal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Paal usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Paal usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Marton Paal's chess games
All 30 games by Marton Paal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Gyorgy Marosi | 2,239 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | B33 |
| Nov 2017 | Gabor Kiss | 1,659 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | B33 |
| Oct 2017 | Andras Laszlo Szucs | 1,567 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | B47 |
| Dec 2015 | Mate Biro | 1,518 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | C15 |
| Apr 2017 | Laszlo Molnar | 1,501 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,657 |
| 40th Eger Agria Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,731 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,170 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 872 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marton Paal's chess games?
30 games by Marton Paal, from Aug 2013 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 Marton Paal has played.
What does Marton Paal play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Marton Paal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marton Paal answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Marton Paal play as White?
As White, Marton Paal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marton Paal play as Black?
As Black, Marton Paal most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 10 games.
What is Marton Paal's FIDE rating?
Marton Paal is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Marton Paal played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marton Paal, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marton Paal?
30 games by Marton Paal 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.