Prepare against Igor Galonja
HRV · World #49,581 classical · FIDE ID 14542145
Our database contains 41 games by Igor Galonja, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Galonja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Galonja 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 | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Galonja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Galonja's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Galonja usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Galonja usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Galonja usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Galonja usually continues Be2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Igor Galonja's chess games
All 41 games by Igor Galonja in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Dragutin Tomasic | 1,965 | ch-Osijek Open | D01 |
| Feb 2014 | Mato Vidakovic | 1,868 | ch-Osijek Open | D10 |
| Feb 2017 | Fran Mandaric | 1,643 | 10th Osijek Open | E50 |
| Feb 2019 | Denis Horvat | 1,592 | 12th Osijek Open | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | Ivica Kopecki | 1,563 | 10th Osijek Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Osijek Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,485 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
| 9th Valpovo U17 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,757 |
| Porec Open 12th | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,653 |
| 11th Valpovo U18 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 09th Valpovo U18 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,773 |
| Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,871 |
Interactive opening tree from all 41 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Galonja's chess games?
41 games by Igor Galonja, from Oct 2013 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 Igor Galonja has played.
What does Igor Galonja play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Igor Galonja opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Galonja answers 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Igor Galonja play as White?
As White, Igor Galonja's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Galonja play as Black?
As Black, Igor Galonja most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Igor Galonja's FIDE rating?
Igor Galonja is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Igor Galonja played?
Our database contains 41 games by Igor Galonja, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Galonja?
41 games by Igor Galonja 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.