Prepare against Jesus Galvan
FM · Peru · World #12,868 classical · FIDE ID 3800458
When preparing against Jesus Galvan, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (42%).
Our database contains 161 games by Jesus Galvan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Galvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Galvan 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 | 2,130 | 2,309 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,281 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,283 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 67 | 27 | 67 | 41.6% |
| As White | 79 | 35 | 14 | 30 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 13 | 37 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Galvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Galvan's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 63.3% | 56.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 11.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.4% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Galvan usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Galvan usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Galvan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 73.3% | 43.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 41.7% | 65.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Jesus Galvan's chess games
All 161 games by Jesus Galvan 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: 67 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,590 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B4 | A01 |
| Jul 2017 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,516 | 40th Barbera del Valles Open | A21 |
| Feb 2022 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,442 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Oct 2022 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,367 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Mihai Suba | 2,322 | 1st Sueca Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Manises | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,275 |
| 40th Barbera del Valles Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| Valencia Manises Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 9th Asian Continental Open | 2010 | 8 | 1 | 2,043 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| 23rd Mislata Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,229 |
| 15th Cullera Bahia Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Valencia B | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Galvan's chess games?
161 games by Jesus Galvan, 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 Jesus Galvan has played.
What does Jesus Galvan play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Jesus Galvan opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Galvan answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jesus Galvan play as White?
As White, Jesus Galvan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Galvan play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Galvan most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Rat Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jesus Galvan's FIDE rating?
Jesus Galvan is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Jesus Galvan played?
Our database contains 161 games by Jesus Galvan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Galvan?
161 games by Jesus Galvan 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.