Prepare against Peter Gal
Hungary · World #32,577 classical · FIDE ID 730726
When preparing against Peter Gal, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 48 games by Peter Gal, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 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 | 1,971 | 2,146 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 29.2% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 34.4% |
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 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (79% of these games) — Gal usually continues f4 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gal usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Gal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
Peter Gal's chess games
All 48 games by Peter Gal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,154 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | B06 |
| Oct 2004 | Tamas Isepy | 2,125 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B06 |
| Dec 2007 | Jozsef Kovacs | 2,116 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | A40 |
| Nov 2004 | Lajos Kormos | 2,103 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | A40 |
| Dec 2021 | Ulrich Link | 2,100 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,164 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,103 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,623 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,535 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Gal's chess games?
48 games by Peter Gal, from Jan 2004 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 Peter Gal has played.
What does Peter Gal play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Peter Gal opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Gal answers 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Peter Gal play as White?
As White, Peter Gal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 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 (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Peter Gal's FIDE rating?
Peter Gal is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Peter Gal played?
Our database contains 48 games by Peter Gal, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Gal?
48 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.