Prepare against Joe Galbraith
United Kingdom · World #86,427 classical · FIDE ID 2401290
When preparing against Joe Galbraith, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 51 games by Joe Galbraith, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joe Galbraith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe Galbraith 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 | 1,769 | 2,010 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,893 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,908 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 8 | 27 | 16 | 15.7% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe Galbraith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe Galbraith's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Joe Galbraith's chess games
All 51 games by Joe Galbraith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 27 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Maurice Richards | 1,562 | Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | C41 |
| Jan 2002 | Duncan Grassie | 100 | Edinburgh FIDE B | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh ECC 5th | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Edinburgh FIDE B | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,360 |
| Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,645 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,673 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 1995 | 5 | 0 | 1,752 |
| Perth Open | 1997 | 4 | 2 | 2,175 |
| Glasgow Open | 1997 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe Galbraith's chess games?
51 games by Joe Galbraith, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Joe Galbraith has played.
What does Joe Galbraith play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joe Galbraith opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe Galbraith answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...Nc6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games).
What openings does Joe Galbraith play as White?
As White, Joe Galbraith's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe Galbraith play as Black?
As Black, Joe Galbraith most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Joe Galbraith's FIDE rating?
Joe Galbraith is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Joe Galbraith played?
Our database contains 51 games by Joe Galbraith, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 27 draws, 16 losses (15.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe Galbraith?
51 games by Joe Galbraith 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.