Prepare against Michal Halasz
Slovakia · World #135,919 classical · FIDE ID 14908271
When preparing against Michal Halasz, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Michal Halasz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Halasz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Halasz 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 | 1,631 | 1,927 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,757 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,707 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 75 | 67 | 141 | 26.5% |
| As White | 145 | 45 | 26 | 74 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 138 | 30 | 41 | 67 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Halasz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Halasz's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 55.2% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 38 | 26.2% | 31.6% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 18.6% | 29.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 47.5% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Halasz usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Halasz usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Halasz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 31.6% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Halasz usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Halasz usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Halasz usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 35.0% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 26 | 32.5% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 12.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 69.0% | 32.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Halasz's chess games
All 283 games by Michal Halasz 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: 75 wins, 67 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Karol Biro | 2,250 | Bratislava Slovan Open | E70 |
| Jan 2005 | Jan Bednar | 2,179 | ch-SVK | A06 |
| Jan 2005 | Milan Chovanec | 2,140 | ch-SVK | A06 |
| Jan 2005 | Peter Badura | 2,030 | ch-SVK | A06 |
| Jul 2005 | Jozef Just | 1,991 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 84 | 40 | 1,798 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2018 | 80 | 28 | 1,760 |
| Bratislava Open | 2004 | 27 | 12 | 1,891 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 2 | 1,711 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| ch-Bratislava | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| chT3A-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 2 | – |
| 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | 1989 | 8 | 2 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Halasz's chess games?
283 games by Michal Halasz, 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 Michal Halasz has played.
What does Michal Halasz play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Michal Halasz opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Halasz answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Michal Halasz play as White?
As White, Michal Halasz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Halasz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Halasz most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Michal Halasz's FIDE rating?
Michal Halasz is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michal Halasz played?
Our database contains 283 games by Michal Halasz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 67 draws, 141 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Halasz?
283 games by Michal Halasz 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.