Prepare against Hans Galje
NLD · World #44,778 classical · FIDE ID 1003240
Our database contains 351 games by Hans Galje, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Galje's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Galje 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 | 1,914 | 2,175 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 95 | 94 | 162 | 27.1% |
| As White | 170 | 55 | 45 | 70 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 181 | 40 | 49 | 92 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Galje's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Galje's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 80.0% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 18.8% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Galje usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Galje usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Galje usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Galje usually continues Nf3 (17.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Galje usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Galje usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 53.9% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 17.6% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 8.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 94.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Hans Galje's chess games
All 351 games by Hans Galje 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: 95 wins, 94 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 1/6/13 | 5.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Bonno Pel | 2,312 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E85 |
| Jul 2013 | Romuald Delabaca | 2,295 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A65 |
| Jan 1991 | Wilfried Bode | 2,280 | Garmisch Partenkirchen Open | B16 |
| Jan 1996 | Oliver Wagner | 2,260 | Graz Open | A34 |
| Jan 1998 | Jorge Pinazo Donoso | 2,260 | ESP Ronda Open | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 63 | 24 | 2,123 |
| Graz Open | 1997 | 18 | 8 | 2,205 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Bussum Open | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| Hilversum Open A | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,265 |
| ch-NED 50 Semifinal | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Galje's chess games?
351 games by Hans Galje, 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 Hans Galje has played.
What does Hans Galje play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Hans Galje opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Galje answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hans Galje play as White?
As White, Hans Galje's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Galje play as Black?
As Black, Hans Galje most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 5.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Hans Galje's FIDE rating?
Hans Galje is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Hans Galje played?
Our database contains 351 games by Hans Galje, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 94 draws, 162 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Galje?
351 games by Hans Galje 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.