Prepare against Miklos Halak
FM · Hungary · World #11,220 classical · FIDE ID 726400
Our database contains 582 games by Miklos Halak, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Halak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Halak 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 | 2,151 | 2,312 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,225 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,239 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 582 | 245 | 184 | 153 | 42.1% |
| As White | 295 | 148 | 81 | 66 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 287 | 97 | 103 | 87 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Halak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Halak's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 239 | 81.0% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 54 | 18.3% | 61.1% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Halak usually continues c3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Halak usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Halak usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Halak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Halak usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Halak usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 66.4% | 63.9% |
| c6 | 24 | 19.2% | 35.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 8.8% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 54.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 22.7% | 62.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Miklos Halak's chess games
All 582 games by Miklos Halak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 245 wins, 184 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 49 | 29/9/11 | 59.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 8/10/12 | 26.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Kamil Dragun | 2,547 | ch-EU rapid | B22 |
| Oct 2023 | Andrew Hong | 2,539 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Oct 2020 | Keith C Arkell | 2,412 | Budapest Rigochess10 IM | E69 |
| Oct 2023 | Kirill Klukin | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| Jan 2019 | Nazar Ustianovich | 2,382 | Leanyfalu IM | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 59 | 27.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2011 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2011 | 16 | 8 | 1,942 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,217 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,303 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,295 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,223 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Halak's chess games?
582 games by Miklos Halak, from Apr 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 Halak has played.
What does Miklos Halak play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Miklos Halak opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.f3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Halak answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Miklos Halak play as White?
As White, Miklos Halak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (49 games, 59.2% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); London System (22 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Halak play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Halak most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Miklos Halak's FIDE rating?
Miklos Halak is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Miklos Halak played?
Our database contains 582 games by Miklos Halak, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 184 draws, 153 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Halak?
582 games by Miklos Halak 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.