Prepare against Francois Galan
France · World #24,099 classical · FIDE ID 631736
Our database contains 42 games by Francois Galan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Galan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Galan 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 | 2,024 | 2,112 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,991 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 7 | 20 | 35.7% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Galan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Galan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Galan usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Galan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Galan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Galan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Francois Galan's chess games
All 42 games by Francois Galan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Abul Kashem Bhuiyan | 2,137 | Paris Open A | A00 |
| Jun 2017 | Arthur Lucas | 2,105 | 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | C88 |
| Jun 2017 | Jacky Bourdin | 2,030 | 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | B23 |
| Jun 2017 | Pierig Treguer | 1,961 | 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | C63 |
| Feb 2020 | Nicolas Noblecourt | 1,918 | 5th Noisiel Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,046 |
| 16th Fontenay le Comte Pohu Cup | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,219 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,822 |
| 15th Gorges Open | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,811 |
| Sautron Open 17th | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,815 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Galan's chess games?
42 games by Francois Galan, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Francois Galan has played.
What does Francois Galan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Francois Galan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Galan answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Francois Galan play as White?
As White, Francois Galan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Galan play as Black?
As Black, Francois Galan most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Francois Galan's FIDE rating?
Francois Galan is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Francois Galan played?
Our database contains 42 games by Francois Galan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Galan?
42 games by Francois Galan 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.