Prepare against Hermann Galavics
Austria · World #78,260 classical · FIDE ID 1606492
When preparing against Hermann Galavics, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 86 games by Hermann Galavics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Galavics's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Galavics 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 | 1,795 | 2,102 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 7 | 42 | 37 | 8.1% |
| As White | 39 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 10.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 3 | 16 | 28 | 6.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Galavics's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Galavics's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Galavics usually continues c4 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Galavics usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Galavics usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 90.9% | 22.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
Hermann Galavics's chess games
All 86 games by Hermann Galavics 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: 7 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Stanislav Vlcek | 2,286 | chT2O-AUT 0910 | C00 |
| Jul 2006 | Florian Loidl | 2,233 | 15th Vienna Open A | C00 |
| Feb 2006 | Peter Niederwieser | 2,172 | chT2O-AUT 0506 | D10 |
| Mar 2012 | Joachim Strodl | 2,058 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | A42 |
| Oct 2007 | Martin Steinert | 2,046 | chT2O-AUT 0708 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,918 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,086 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,955 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,988 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 2,124 |
| Oberwart Open | 2001 | 6 | 0 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Galavics's chess games?
86 games by Hermann Galavics, 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 Hermann Galavics has played.
What does Hermann Galavics play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Hermann Galavics opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Galavics answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hermann Galavics play as White?
As White, Hermann Galavics's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Galavics play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Galavics most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Hermann Galavics's FIDE rating?
Hermann Galavics is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Hermann Galavics played?
Our database contains 86 games by Hermann Galavics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses (8.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Galavics?
86 games by Hermann Galavics 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.