Prepare against Alexander Galler
Austria · World #61,642 classical · FIDE ID 1625454
When preparing against Alexander Galler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 72 games by Alexander Galler, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Galler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Galler 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 | 1,850 | 1,878 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,940 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 15 | 36 | 29.2% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Galler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Galler's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Galler usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Galler usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Galler usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Alexander Galler's chess games
All 72 games by Alexander Galler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Armin Kranz | 2,119 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | C54 |
| Oct 2017 | Herbert Titz | 1,937 | ch-North Austria Seniors 65 | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | Benjamin Kienboeck | 1,922 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B90 |
| Mar 2012 | Sebastian Unterwurzacher | 1,876 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open B U2000 | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Grosse | 1,860 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Austria Seniors 65 | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 1,798 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,708 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,565 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open B U2000 | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2012 | 7 | 0 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Galler's chess games?
72 games by Alexander Galler, from Apr 2009 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 Alexander Galler has played.
What does Alexander Galler play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Alexander Galler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Galler answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Alexander Galler play as White?
As White, Alexander Galler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Galler play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Galler most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Alexander Galler's FIDE rating?
Alexander Galler is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Alexander Galler played?
Our database contains 72 games by Alexander Galler, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Galler?
72 games by Alexander Galler 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.