Prepare against Miklos Gaal
Hungary · World #135,391 classical · FIDE ID 713341
When preparing against Miklos Gaal, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Miklos Gaal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Gaal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Gaal 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 | 1,632 | 1,792 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,708 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,745 | 1,745 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 60.0% |
| As White | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 87.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Gaal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Gaal's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 93.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 93.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gaal usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gaal usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gaal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Miklos Gaal's chess games
All 30 games by Miklos Gaal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Csaba Dr. Gordos | 1,823 | 41th Eger Agria Open | B08 |
| Jul 2017 | Krisztian Szego | 1,764 | 41th Eger Agria Open | A32 |
| Apr 2023 | Gyula Molnar | 1,627 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | D94 |
| Mar 2016 | Laszlo Jr. Jankovics | 1,555 | chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | D53 |
| Jan 2023 | Janos Cseppely | 1,536 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,810 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,764 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1,783 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,632 |
| 16th Puspokladany Arnoth Mem B | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,431 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,564 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Gaal's chess games?
30 games by Miklos Gaal, from Jul 2008 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 Miklos Gaal has played.
What does Miklos Gaal play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Miklos Gaal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Gaal answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Miklos Gaal play as White?
As White, Miklos Gaal's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Gaal play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Gaal most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Miklos Gaal's FIDE rating?
Miklos Gaal is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,745 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Miklos Gaal played?
Our database contains 30 games by Miklos Gaal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Gaal?
30 games by Miklos Gaal 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.