Prepare against Daniel GH Gallagher
FM · United Kingdom · World #4,244 classical · FIDE ID 436550
When preparing against Daniel GH Gallagher, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 380 games by Daniel GH Gallagher, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel GH Gallagher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel GH 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 | 2,296 | 2,302 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,107 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,115 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 158 | 118 | 104 | 41.6% |
| As White | 198 | 91 | 61 | 46 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 182 | 67 | 57 | 58 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel GH Gallagher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel GH Gallagher's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 64.6% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 18.7% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 14.6% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 67.6% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.8% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 94.9% | 60.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel GH Gallagher's chess games
All 380 games by Daniel GH Gallagher in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 158 wins, 118 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,557 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | B97 |
| Mar 2021 | Yinglun Xu | 2,554 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | B54 |
| Jun 2020 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,500 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A11 |
| Feb 2020 | Ravi Haria | 2,450 | chTa-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | A49 |
| Mar 2026 | J Mestel | 2,429 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,268 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,197 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,245 |
| Glorney Cup | 2017 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,155 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,222 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel GH Gallagher's chess games?
380 games by Daniel GH Gallagher, from Dec 2013 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 Daniel GH Gallagher has played.
What does Daniel GH Gallagher play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Daniel GH Gallagher opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel GH Gallagher answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel GH Gallagher play as White?
As White, Daniel GH Gallagher's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel GH Gallagher play as Black?
As Black, Daniel GH Gallagher most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Daniel GH Gallagher's FIDE rating?
Daniel GH Gallagher is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (May 2026).
How many games has Daniel GH Gallagher played?
Our database contains 380 games by Daniel GH Gallagher, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 118 draws, 104 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel GH Gallagher?
380 games by Daniel GH 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.