Prepare against Ireneusz Galant
Poland · World #54,800 classical · FIDE ID 1148206
When preparing against Ireneusz Galant, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 98 games by Ireneusz Galant, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ireneusz Galant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ireneusz Galant 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 | 1,874 | 1,875 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,934 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,941 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 29 | 9 | 60 | 29.6% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 3 | 32 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ireneusz Galant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ireneusz Galant's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 49.0% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 37.3% | 28.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Galant usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Galant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Galant usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 28.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Galant usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Galant usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Galant usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 34.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Ireneusz Galant's chess games
All 98 games by Ireneusz Galant in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 9 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Wojciech Ilecki | 2,210 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | B08 |
| May 2021 | Kamil Maciejewski | 1,969 | Poronin Tatra Limba Open | A37 |
| Jun 2008 | Piotr Wojtaszewski | 1,938 | 3rd Wroclaw Polonia Open | B22 |
| Aug 2019 | Paulina Kopica | 1,932 | 55th Rubinstein Memorial A | B32 |
| Aug 2016 | Michal Holownia | 1,926 | ch-Wroclaw Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 1,624 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,779 |
| ch-Wroclaw Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,816 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,602 |
| 3rd Wroclaw Polonia Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,729 |
| 22nd Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ireneusz Galant's chess games?
98 games by Ireneusz Galant, from Apr 2008 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 Ireneusz Galant has played.
What does Ireneusz Galant play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ireneusz Galant opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ireneusz Galant answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ireneusz Galant play as White?
As White, Ireneusz Galant's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ireneusz Galant play as Black?
As Black, Ireneusz Galant most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Ireneusz Galant's FIDE rating?
Ireneusz Galant is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Ireneusz Galant played?
Our database contains 98 games by Ireneusz Galant, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 9 draws, 60 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ireneusz Galant?
98 games by Ireneusz Galant 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.