Prepare against Anestis Galaras
GRC · World #64,530 classical · FIDE ID 4208013
When preparing against Anestis Galaras, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Anestis Galaras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anestis Galaras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anestis Galaras 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 | 1,840 | 2,085 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,925 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,849 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anestis Galaras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anestis Galaras's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Galaras usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Galaras usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Galaras usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Galaras usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Galaras usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Anestis Galaras's chess games
All 31 games by Anestis Galaras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Nathan Resika | 2,203 | 24th Aegean Open | B28 |
| Oct 2021 | Stefanos Vardakas | 1,966 | 48th chT2-GRE | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Mihalis Neroulidis | 1,845 | chT-Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki B local | A29 |
| Apr 2012 | Panagiotis Prinos | 1,725 | 5th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | C30 |
| Feb 2019 | Christoforos Christoforidis | 1,622 | chT-Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki B local | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki B local | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Triandria Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| 5th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| 6th White Tower Open | 2002 | 3 | 0 | 1,971 |
| 2nd Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,204 |
| 48th chT2-GRE | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,410 |
| 24th Aegean Open | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,495 |
| 17th Kalamaria Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anestis Galaras's chess games?
31 games by Anestis Galaras, from Apr 2003 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 Anestis Galaras has played.
What does Anestis Galaras play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Anestis Galaras opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anestis Galaras answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Anestis Galaras play as White?
As White, Anestis Galaras's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anestis Galaras play as Black?
As Black, Anestis Galaras most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Anestis Galaras's FIDE rating?
Anestis Galaras is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Anestis Galaras played?
Our database contains 31 games by Anestis Galaras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anestis Galaras?
31 games by Anestis Galaras 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.