Prepare against Artem Galaktionov
FM · Russia · World #3,454 classical · FIDE ID 24175471
When preparing against Artem Galaktionov, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,716 games by Artem Galaktionov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Galaktionov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Galaktionov 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 | 2,321 | 2,382 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,405 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,464 | 2,469 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,716 | 873 | 301 | 542 | 50.9% |
| As White | 870 | 458 | 169 | 243 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 846 | 415 | 132 | 299 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Galaktionov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Galaktionov's side.
First moves as White (870 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 854 | 98.2% | 62.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.4% | 58.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Galaktionov usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Galaktionov usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Galaktionov usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Galaktionov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Galaktionov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Galaktionov usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 375 | 93.5% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 5.2% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 230 | 82.7% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 36 | 12.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Artem Galaktionov's chess games
All 1,716 games by Artem Galaktionov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 873 wins, 301 draws, 542 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 200 | 105/38/57 | 52.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 105 | 62/14/29 | 59.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 72 | 31/17/24 | 43.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 64 | 36/13/15 | 56.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 63 | 36/13/14 | 57.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 62 | 28/11/23 | 45.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 37/6/15 | 63.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 53 | 28/11/14 | 52.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 22/8/9 | 56.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 315 | 174/40/101 | 55.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 206 | 98/28/80 | 47.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 71 | 35/10/26 | 49.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 34 | 18/4/12 | 52.9% |
| A40 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 28 | 20/2/6 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jun 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,775 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| Apr 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Wesley So | 2,753 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,036 | 658.5 | 2,475 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 74 | 45.5 | 2,373 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 33.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2020 | 25 | 17 | 2,367 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 15 | 6 | 2,260 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,445 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,366 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,635 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthias Bluebaum (12 games) · Nikolai Vlassov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Galaktionov's chess games?
1,716 games by Artem Galaktionov, from May 2012 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 Artem Galaktionov has played.
What does Artem Galaktionov play on the first move as White?
Across 870 games with White in our database, Artem Galaktionov opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Galaktionov answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Artem Galaktionov play as White?
As White, Artem Galaktionov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (200 games, 52.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (105 games, 59.0% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 43.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 870 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Galaktionov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Galaktionov most often plays: Caro-Kann (315 games, 55.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (206 games, 47.6% win rate); Réti Opening (71 games, 49.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 846 games.
What is Artem Galaktionov's FIDE rating?
Artem Galaktionov is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,464 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Artem Galaktionov played?
Our database contains 1,716 games by Artem Galaktionov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 873 wins, 301 draws, 542 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Galaktionov?
1,716 games by Artem Galaktionov 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.