Prepare against Mihaly Pacal
Serbia · World #23,129 classical · FIDE ID 907774
Our database contains 330 games by Mihaly Pacal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihaly Pacal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihaly Pacal 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 | 2,032 | 2,236 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,200 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,130 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 111 | 134 | 85 | 33.6% |
| As White | 167 | 63 | 70 | 34 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 163 | 48 | 64 | 51 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihaly Pacal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihaly Pacal's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 76.6% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 16 | 9.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pacal usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pacal usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pacal usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pacal usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pacal usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pacal usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 43.2% | 64.1% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 35.1% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.9% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 46.0% | 39.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.4% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 11.1% | 28.6% |
| b5 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Mihaly Pacal's chess games
All 330 games by Mihaly Pacal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 111 wins, 134 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Nebojsa M Ristic | 2,346 | 11th Senta Open A | C02 |
| Jul 2008 | Labud Scepanovic | 2,288 | 12th Senta Open A | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Sandor Kakuk | 2,225 | Bekescsaba | B88 |
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Mijic | 2,205 | 21st Senta Open | A01 |
| Oct 2021 | Tamas Varga | 2,203 | chT2-HUN Toth 2122 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 40 | 23 | 2,112 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2017 | 27 | 18 | 2,219 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Senta | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| Bekescsaba | 1995 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihaly Pacal's chess games?
330 games by Mihaly Pacal, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Mihaly Pacal has played.
What does Mihaly Pacal play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Mihaly Pacal opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihaly Pacal answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mihaly Pacal play as White?
As White, Mihaly Pacal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ponziani Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihaly Pacal play as Black?
As Black, Mihaly Pacal most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Mihaly Pacal's FIDE rating?
Mihaly Pacal is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Mihaly Pacal played?
Our database contains 330 games by Mihaly Pacal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 134 draws, 85 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihaly Pacal?
330 games by Mihaly Pacal 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.