Prepare against Antoni Montalban Galvez
Spain · World #8,216 classical · FIDE ID 2210479
Our database contains 241 games by Antoni Montalban Galvez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antoni Montalban Galvez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoni Montalban Galvez 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 | 2,201 | 2,245 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,167 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,183 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 120 | 73 | 48 | 49.8% |
| As White | 125 | 68 | 36 | 21 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 116 | 52 | 37 | 27 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoni Montalban Galvez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoni Montalban Galvez's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 71 | 56.8% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 44 | 35.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Galvez usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Galvez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Galvez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Galvez usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Galvez usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Galvez usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 66.1% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 19 | 32.2% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 87.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Antoni Montalban Galvez's chess games
All 241 games by Antoni Montalban Galvez 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: 120 wins, 73 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 31 | 15/13/3 | 48.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,416 | 1st Sueca Open | A87 |
| Jan 1996 | Francisco Sanchez Guirado | 2,365 | chT-Autonomico | E69 |
| Jul 2017 | Manuel Fenollar Jorda | 2,335 | 3rd Sueca Open | D44 |
| Aug 2011 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,312 | 45th Mislata Open | A69 |
| Jul 2018 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,279 | Xativa Murta Open 4th | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 7th Almansa Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
| Montserrat | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| 6th Sueca Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| 1st Quart de Poblet Sub2300 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 5th Alzira Christmas | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoni Montalban Galvez's chess games?
241 games by Antoni Montalban Galvez, 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 Antoni Montalban Galvez has played.
What does Antoni Montalban Galvez play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Antoni Montalban Galvez opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoni Montalban Galvez answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Antoni Montalban Galvez play as White?
As White, Antoni Montalban Galvez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoni Montalban Galvez play as Black?
As Black, Antoni Montalban Galvez most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Antoni Montalban Galvez's FIDE rating?
Antoni Montalban Galvez is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Antoni Montalban Galvez played?
Our database contains 241 games by Antoni Montalban Galvez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 73 draws, 48 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoni Montalban Galvez?
241 games by Antoni Montalban Galvez 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.