Prepare against Moshe Gal
Israel · World #21,736 classical · FIDE ID 2815630
Our database contains 178 games by Moshe Gal, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moshe Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moshe Gal 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 | 2,043 | 2,203 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,192 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,163 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 53 | 69 | 56 | 29.8% |
| As White | 89 | 36 | 39 | 14 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 17 | 30 | 42 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moshe Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moshe Gal's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 59.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 20.2% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Gal usually continues Bf4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gal usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Gal usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gal usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 59.6% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Moshe Gal's chess games
All 178 games by Moshe Gal in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 53 wins, 69 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Alexikov | 2,381 | Maccabiah IM1 | E61 |
| Aug 2021 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,375 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | A31 |
| Jun 2023 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,331 | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | A59 |
| Nov 2018 | Jan Rooze | 2,288 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | B38 |
| Mar 2014 | Matthias Kierzek | 2,251 | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,049 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,272 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,943 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| Maccabiah IM1 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moshe Gal's chess games?
178 games by Moshe Gal, from Jun 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 Moshe Gal has played.
What does Moshe Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Moshe Gal opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moshe Gal answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Moshe Gal play as White?
As White, Moshe Gal's most-played openings in our database are: London System (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moshe Gal play as Black?
As Black, Moshe Gal most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Moshe Gal's FIDE rating?
Moshe Gal is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Moshe Gal played?
Our database contains 178 games by Moshe Gal, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 69 draws, 56 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moshe Gal?
178 games by Moshe Gal 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.