Prepare against James H Galloway
United Kingdom · World #127,228 classical · FIDE ID 417556
When preparing against James H Galloway, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by James H Galloway, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James H Galloway's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James H Galloway 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 | 1,654 | 1,690 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 41.2% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James H Galloway's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James H Galloway's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 45.0% score
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Galloway usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Galloway usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Galloway usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Galloway usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Galloway usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Galloway usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
James H Galloway's chess games
All 34 games by James H Galloway in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Gilles Ruin | 1,990 | 19th ch-NATO | A40 |
| Aug 2008 | Jhonel Baniel | 1,932 | 19th ch-NATO | D20 |
| Oct 2010 | Dangiras Kacevicius | 1,730 | 21st ch-NATO | D11 |
| Nov 2005 | Des Byrne | 1,520 | Civil Service Minor Open | D03 |
| Oct 2008 | Paul Brackner | 1,512 | Weymouth Minor Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,846 |
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,705 |
| Yeovil Minor Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Civil Service Minor Open | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 1,724 |
| Weymouth Minor Open | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 1,739 |
| Yeovil Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James H Galloway's chess games?
34 games by James H Galloway, from Jun 2025 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 James H Galloway has played.
What does James H Galloway play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, James H Galloway opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James H Galloway answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does James H Galloway play as White?
As White, James H Galloway's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James H Galloway play as Black?
As Black, James H Galloway most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is James H Galloway's FIDE rating?
James H Galloway is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Mar 2026).
How many games has James H Galloway played?
Our database contains 34 games by James H Galloway, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against James H Galloway?
34 games by James H Galloway 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.