Prepare against Henrique Galvao
PRT · World #15,683 classical · FIDE ID 1901214
Our database contains 97 games by Henrique Galvao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrique Galvao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrique Galvao 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 | 2,098 | 2,219 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,200 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 2,198 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 27 | 39 | 32.0% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 13 | 22 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrique Galvao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrique Galvao's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Galvao usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Galvao usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Galvao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Henrique Galvao's chess games
All 97 games by Henrique Galvao 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: 31 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 2/1/12 | 13.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Pablo 1970 Martinez Rodriguez | 2,295 | 4th Figueira da Foz Open | A52 |
| May 1998 | Joao Mario Ribeiro | 2,280 | chT-POR | C40 |
| Aug 2008 | Rex Blalock | 2,218 | 50th chT-POR | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Miguel Antonio Neto Silva | 2,211 | chT-POR | B22 |
| Jul 2008 | Rafael Goltsman Teixeira | 2,155 | 50th chT-POR | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 29 | 11 | 2,152 |
| 6th Figueira da Foz Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Calvia Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Gran Canaria Open | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,913 |
| 5th Figueira da Foz Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,232 |
| 50th chT-POR | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,342 |
| 4th Figueira da Foz Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrique Galvao's chess games?
97 games by Henrique Galvao, 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 Henrique Galvao has played.
What does Henrique Galvao play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Henrique Galvao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrique Galvao answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henrique Galvao play as White?
As White, Henrique Galvao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrique Galvao play as Black?
As Black, Henrique Galvao most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Henrique Galvao's FIDE rating?
Henrique Galvao is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Henrique Galvao played?
Our database contains 97 games by Henrique Galvao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrique Galvao?
97 games by Henrique Galvao 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.