Prepare against David Galstyan
FM · Spain · World #4,047 classical · FIDE ID 54516196
When preparing against David Galstyan, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 284 games by David Galstyan, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 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 | 2,302 | 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 | 284 | 106 | 49 | 129 | 37.3% |
| As White | 129 | 51 | 22 | 56 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 155 | 55 | 27 | 73 | 35.5% |
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 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 70.6% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 20.6% | 28.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.1% | 55.6% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues Nc3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 28.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Galstyan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (23% 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 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 27 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 29.3% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 17.3% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 57.4% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 19.1% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
David Galstyan's chess games
All 284 games by David Galstyan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 49 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
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 | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | B54 |
| Aug 2026 | Aleksandr E. Usov | 2,457 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A06 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | E46 |
| Jan 2025 | Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 171 | 65.5 | 2,067 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,226 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,994 |
| Campeonato de Aragón Individual Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Galstyan's chess games?
284 games by David Galstyan, from Jan 2018 to Sep 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 126 games with White in our database, David Galstyan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Galstyan answers 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (9% 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); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 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 (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is David Galstyan's FIDE rating?
David Galstyan is currently rated 2,302 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 284 games by David Galstyan, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 49 draws, 129 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Galstyan?
284 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.