Prepare against Brian Gallagher
Ireland · World #38,649 classical · FIDE ID 2512556
When preparing against Brian Gallagher, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 36 games by Brian Gallagher, covering Oct 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brian Gallagher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Gallagher 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 | 1,942 | 1,942 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,845 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,894 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16.7% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 10.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 311 rated games against 234 different opponents, across 62 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 160 | 64 | 35 | 61 | 40.0% | 1,922 | 1,873 | 10 |
| Rapid | 53 | 31 | 2 | 20 | 58.5% | 1,596 | 1,606 | 5 |
| Blitz | 91 | 46 | 8 | 37 | 50.5% | 1,770 | 1,760 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 120 | 26 | 20 | 74 | 21.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 95 | 59 | 13 | 23 | 62.1% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 42 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 1,922 | 1,839 |
| 2025 | 90 | 35 | 17 | 38 | 1,925 | 1,872 |
| 2024 | 70 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 1,813 | 1,840 |
| 2023 | 71 | 39 | 4 | 28 | 1,652 | 1,645 |
| 2022 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1,627 | 1,663 |
| 2018 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1,785 | 1,821 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,581 | 1,447 |
Where Brian Gallagher has played
Ireland (61) · Albania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Gallagher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Gallagher's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Brian Gallagher's chess games
All 36 games by Brian Gallagher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Andrey A. Ivanov | 2,103 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | B30 |
| Aug 2024 | Antonina Gora | 1,937 | 103rd ch-IRL | B99 |
| Aug 2024 | Brendan Lyons | 1,925 | 103rd ch-IRL | B27 |
| May 2025 | Alkim Alper Fil | 1,887 | Malahide Millennium Open | D30 |
| Aug 2024 | Kevin A. Burke | 1,869 | 103rd ch-IRL 2024 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| Thomson Masters Drogheda | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,732 |
| Sligo Masters 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,613 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,923 |
| 103rd ch-IRL 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,269 |
| Dublin DCU Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Gallagher's chess games?
36 games by Brian Gallagher, from Oct 2018 to Oct 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 Brian Gallagher has played.
What does Brian Gallagher play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Brian Gallagher opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Gallagher answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Brian Gallagher play as White?
As White, Brian Gallagher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Gallagher play as Black?
As Black, Brian Gallagher most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Brian Gallagher's FIDE rating?
Brian Gallagher is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Brian Gallagher played?
Our database contains 36 games by Brian Gallagher, covering Oct 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Gallagher?
36 games by Brian Gallagher 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.