Prepare against Boris Gallob
Austria · World #54,643 classical · FIDE ID 1604180
When preparing against Boris Gallob, expect 1.c4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Boris Gallob, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Gallob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Gallob 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 | 1,875 | 1,947 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,907 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 9 | 14 | 33 | 16.1% |
| As White | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 15.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Gallob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Gallob's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 65.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Gallob usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gallob usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Boris Gallob's chess games
All 56 games by Boris Gallob in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Michael Kofler | 1,668 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | A16 |
| Aug 1997 | Marco Wochein | 1,658 | 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | C66 |
| Aug 1998 | Gerhard Ueberall | 1,200 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 20 | 8 | 2,168 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 1 | 1,800 |
| 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,639 |
| Graz Open B 12th | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,656 |
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial B | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,703 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,719 |
| 17th Faakersee Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Gallob's chess games?
56 games by Boris Gallob, from Jul 2011 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 Boris Gallob has played.
What does Boris Gallob play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Boris Gallob opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Gallob answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Gallob play as White?
As White, Boris Gallob's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Gallob play as Black?
As Black, Boris Gallob most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Boris Gallob's FIDE rating?
Boris Gallob is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Boris Gallob played?
Our database contains 56 games by Boris Gallob, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Gallob?
56 games by Boris Gallob 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.