Prepare against Galina Timofeeva
WIM · Ukraine · World #43,188 classical · FIDE ID 14106175
Our database contains 69 games by Galina Timofeeva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Galina Timofeeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Galina Timofeeva 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 | 1,921 | 2,105 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 16 | 20 | 33 | 23.2% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Galina Timofeeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Galina Timofeeva's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 97.0% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Timofeeva usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Timofeeva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Timofeeva usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Timofeeva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Galina Timofeeva's chess games
All 69 games by Galina Timofeeva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Yulia Kazarina | 2,183 | Serpukhov-I | A57 |
| Jun 2018 | Anita Stangl | 2,039 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | C00 |
| Mar 2022 | Anne Lukas | 2,030 | BL2 Sued 2122 w | A04 |
| Nov 2018 | Katerina Palkova | 2,030 | BL2 Sued 1819 w | C42 |
| Jun 2026 | Luba Kopylov | 2,030 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,875 |
| Serpukhov-I | 2003 | 11 | 3 | 2,079 |
| Serpukhov-B | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 2,011 |
| Serpukhov-B w | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,823 |
| BL2 Sued 1718 w | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| BL2 Sued 1819 w | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,268 |
| BL2 Sued 2122 w | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Galina Timofeeva's chess games?
69 games by Galina Timofeeva, from Apr 2003 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 Galina Timofeeva has played.
What does Galina Timofeeva play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Galina Timofeeva opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Galina Timofeeva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Galina Timofeeva play as White?
As White, Galina Timofeeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Galina Timofeeva play as Black?
As Black, Galina Timofeeva most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Galina Timofeeva's FIDE rating?
Galina Timofeeva is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Galina Timofeeva played?
Our database contains 69 games by Galina Timofeeva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Galina Timofeeva?
69 games by Galina Timofeeva 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.