Prepare against Ian G Gallagher
United Kingdom · World #31,770 classical · FIDE ID 470309
Our database contains 49 games by Ian G Gallagher, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian G Gallagher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian G Gallagher 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 | 1,975 | 2,098 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,042 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,089 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 32.7% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Ian G Gallagher's chess games
All 49 games by Ian G Gallagher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Dimitrios Pappelis | 2,160 | Birmingham Open | D31 |
| Jan 2011 | Ken B. McEwan | 2,139 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | A45 |
| Feb 2011 | Alan Spice | 2,136 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | A00 |
| Jun 2020 | Laurence Ball | 2,090 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D00 |
| May 2007 | Steven J Burke | 2,055 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,177 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,113 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,092 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,025 |
| chT2a-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| Birmingham Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,204 |
| BCF-chT2d 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,118 |
| chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian G Gallagher's chess games?
49 games by Ian G Gallagher, from Jul 2012 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 Ian G Gallagher has played.
What does Ian G Gallagher play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ian G Gallagher opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian G Gallagher answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ian G Gallagher play as White?
As White, Ian G Gallagher's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian G Gallagher play as Black?
As Black, Ian G Gallagher most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ian G Gallagher's FIDE rating?
Ian G Gallagher is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Ian G Gallagher played?
Our database contains 49 games by Ian G Gallagher, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian G Gallagher?
49 games by Ian G Gallagher 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.