Prepare against Zsoka Gaal
IM · Hungary · World #2,547 classical · FIDE ID 777765
When preparing against Zsoka Gaal, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,298 games by Zsoka Gaal, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zsoka Gaal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsoka 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 | 2,357 | 2,425 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,272 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,284 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,298 | 500 | 306 | 492 | 38.5% |
| As White | 653 | 291 | 148 | 214 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 645 | 209 | 158 | 278 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsoka Gaal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsoka Gaal's side.
First moves as White (653 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 383 | 58.7% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 210 | 32.2% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 22 | 3.4% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 2.3% | 63.3% |
| g3 | 14 | 2.1% | 82.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Gaal usually continues g3 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gaal usually continues g3 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gaal usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gaal usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Gaal usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Gaal usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 132 | 39.2% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 66 | 19.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 13.9% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 41 | 12.2% | 39.0% |
| g6 | 27 | 8.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 20 | 5.9% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 147 | 76.6% | 43.2% |
| g6 | 22 | 11.5% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 7 | 3.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
Zsoka Gaal's chess games
All 1,298 games by Zsoka Gaal in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Sep 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: 500 wins, 306 draws, 492 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 153 | 81/23/49 | 52.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 63 | 22/18/23 | 34.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 49 | 20/11/18 | 40.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 11/10/12 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 24/7/24 | 43.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 47 | 18/8/21 | 38.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 10/12/25 | 21.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 44 | 12/17/15 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Motylev | 2,628 | Budapest Kallai Memorial Blitz | E06 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,584 | 2nd Budapest Kallai Memorial Rapid | D41 |
| Jul 2023 | Gergely Antal | 2,558 | ch-HUN Rapid | A17 |
| Sep 2025 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,535 | FIDE Women's Grand Swiss | C15 |
| Jul 2025 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,519 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 294 | 138.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,546 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2021 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,227 |
| Julius Baer Challenge CCT | 2022 | 15 | 4 | 2,298 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,239 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsoka Gaal's chess games?
1,298 games by Zsoka Gaal, from Jun 2014 to Sep 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 Zsoka Gaal has played.
What does Zsoka Gaal play on the first move as White?
Across 653 games with White in our database, Zsoka Gaal opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsoka Gaal answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zsoka Gaal play as White?
As White, Zsoka Gaal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (153 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 34.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (49 games, 40.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 653 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsoka Gaal play as Black?
As Black, Zsoka Gaal most often plays: Modern Defense (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (47 games, 21.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 645 games.
What is Zsoka Gaal's FIDE rating?
Zsoka Gaal is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Zsoka Gaal played?
Our database contains 1,298 games by Zsoka Gaal, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 500 wins, 306 draws, 492 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsoka Gaal?
1,298 games by Zsoka 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.