Prepare against David Galstyan
FM · Spain · World #4,706 classical · FIDE ID 54516196
Our database contains 261 games by David Galstyan, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Galstyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Galstyan 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 | 2,282 | 2,305 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,133 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,083 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 96 | 47 | 118 | 36.8% |
| As White | 118 | 46 | 22 | 50 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 143 | 50 | 25 | 68 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Galstyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Galstyan's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 71.3% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 24 | 20.9% | 27.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues Nc3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 27.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …a6 (8% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 27 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 29.2% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.1% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 51.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 24.3% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
David Galstyan's chess games
All 261 games by David Galstyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 96 wins, 47 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | G Nasuta | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | B54 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jan 2025 | Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Dec 2024 | David Schernthaner | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Dec 2024 | Seyed Kian Poormosavi | 2,381 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 162 | 62.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,994 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,820 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,246 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria-Gasteiz | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Galstyan's chess games?
261 games by David Galstyan, from Jan 2018 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 David Galstyan has played.
What does David Galstyan play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, David Galstyan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Galstyan answers 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games).
What openings does David Galstyan play as White?
As White, David Galstyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Galstyan play as Black?
As Black, David Galstyan most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is David Galstyan's FIDE rating?
David Galstyan is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Dec 2024).
How many games has David Galstyan played?
Our database contains 261 games by David Galstyan, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 47 draws, 118 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Galstyan?
261 games by David Galstyan 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.