Prepare against Peter Gal
Hungary · World #15,786 classical · FIDE ID 721921
Our database contains 131 games by Peter Gal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Gal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 2,097 | 2,115 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,087 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,092 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 41.2% |
| As White | 67 | 29 | 23 | 15 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Gal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Gal's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 18 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gal usually continues f4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gal usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 24.1% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
Peter Gal's chess games
All 131 games by Peter Gal 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: 54 wins, 43 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Zoltan Kiss | 2,214 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | D02 |
| Apr 2024 | Aurel Molnar | 2,195 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | A45 |
| Dec 2007 | Nimrod Pais | 2,148 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | D48 |
| Dec 2007 | Zoltan Bene | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | D31 |
| Jun 2005 | Tibor Berta | 2,131 | George Marx Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,202 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,217 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Gal's chess games?
131 games by Peter Gal, 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 Peter Gal has played.
What does Peter Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Peter Gal opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Gal answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Peter Gal play as White?
As White, Peter Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Gal play as Black?
As Black, Peter Gal most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Peter Gal's FIDE rating?
Peter Gal is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Peter Gal played?
Our database contains 131 games by Peter Gal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 43 draws, 34 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Gal?
131 games by Peter 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.