Prepare against Gonzalo Gallego
Argentina · World #20,101 classical · FIDE ID 116505
When preparing against Gonzalo Gallego, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 82 games by Gonzalo Gallego, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gonzalo Gallego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gonzalo Gallego 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 | 2,056 | 2,193 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,011 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 14 | 38 | 35.4% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gonzalo Gallego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gonzalo Gallego's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 90.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gallego usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gallego usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 27.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Gonzalo Gallego's chess games
All 82 games by Gonzalo Gallego in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Juan Miracca | 2,265 | 39th Mar del Plata Open | B20 |
| Mar 2008 | Andres Aguilar | 2,248 | 39th Mar del Plata Open | E15 |
| Jul 2008 | Alejandro Giampa | 2,237 | ch-ARG sf 83rd | A25 |
| Jul 2007 | Andres Felipe Gallego Alcaraz | 2,235 | ch-Pan American U18 | B51 |
| Mar 2008 | Cristian Virgillito | 2,215 | 39th Mar del Plata Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| 40th Mar del Plata Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| ch-ARG sf 83rd | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,312 |
| 79th ch-ARG | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf U12/14 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| 39th Mar del Plata Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,177 |
| 15th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| Villa Martelli Rubinstein Open | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gonzalo Gallego's chess games?
82 games by Gonzalo Gallego, from Apr 2005 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 Gonzalo Gallego has played.
What does Gonzalo Gallego play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Gonzalo Gallego opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gonzalo Gallego answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Gonzalo Gallego play as White?
As White, Gonzalo Gallego's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gonzalo Gallego play as Black?
As Black, Gonzalo Gallego most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Gonzalo Gallego's FIDE rating?
Gonzalo Gallego is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Gonzalo Gallego played?
Our database contains 82 games by Gonzalo Gallego, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gonzalo Gallego?
82 games by Gonzalo Gallego 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.