Prepare against Christian Galvan
Argentina · World #32,289 classical · FIDE ID 145211
Our database contains 31 games by Christian Galvan, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Galvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Galvan 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 | 1,972 | 1,972 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,951 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,948 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Galvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Galvan's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Galvan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Christian Galvan's chess games
All 31 games by Christian Galvan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Matias Andres Cabral | 2,048 | Buenos Aires Torre Blanca U2400 Open | A45 |
| Sep 2020 | Jorge Jimenez | 1,896 | Arcelor Mittal Open | A58 |
| Sep 2020 | Gustavo Leguiza | 1,782 | Arcelor Mittal Open | E60 |
| Sep 2020 | Osmar Robba | 1,700 | Arcelor Mittal Open | B02 |
| Sep 2020 | Gabriel Zaragoza | 1,679 | Arcelor Mittal Open | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,778 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,714 |
| chT-URU B | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,509 |
| Buenos Aires Torre Blanca U2400 Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,924 |
| Buenos Aires FASGBA Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,636 |
| BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 1 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Galvan's chess games?
31 games by Christian Galvan, from May 2014 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 Christian Galvan has played.
What does Christian Galvan play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Christian Galvan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Galvan answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Christian Galvan play as White?
As White, Christian Galvan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Galvan play as Black?
As Black, Christian Galvan most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Christian Galvan's FIDE rating?
Christian Galvan is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christian Galvan played?
Our database contains 31 games by Christian Galvan, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Galvan?
31 games by Christian Galvan 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.