Prepare against Josef Gallob
Austria · World #55,437 classical · FIDE ID 1613367
Our database contains 111 games by Josef Gallob, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Gallob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Gallob 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 | 1,872 | 1,978 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 9 | 44 | 58 | 8.1% |
| As White | 55 | 7 | 26 | 22 | 12.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 2 | 18 | 36 | 3.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Gallob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Gallob's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 67.3% | 35.1% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 18.2% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Gallob usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gallob usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gallob usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 18% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (90% of these games) — Gallob usually continues e4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 46.4% | 19.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Josef Gallob's chess games
All 111 games by Josef Gallob 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: 9 wins, 44 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vid Vavpetic | 2,220 | Bled Seniors Open | B08 |
| Jan 1999 | Janko Saradjen | 2,198 | Bled Open B | B21 |
| Jan 1994 | Martin Povse | 2,155 | 5th Ljubljana Open | B90 |
| Jul 2010 | Bernhard Saxer | 1,970 | 29th St Veit Open B | E01 |
| Aug 2017 | Werner Hipfl | 1,955 | 26th Feffernitz Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,175 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 27th St Veit Open A | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,901 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,832 |
| 20th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,896 |
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| 24th Feffernitz Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,697 |
| 25th Feffernitz Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Gallob's chess games?
111 games by Josef Gallob, 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 Josef Gallob has played.
What does Josef Gallob play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Josef Gallob opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Gallob answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games).
What openings does Josef Gallob play as White?
As White, Josef Gallob's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dunst Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Gallob play as Black?
As Black, Josef Gallob most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Josef Gallob's FIDE rating?
Josef Gallob is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (May 2013).
How many games has Josef Gallob played?
Our database contains 111 games by Josef Gallob, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 44 draws, 58 losses (8.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Gallob?
111 games by Josef Gallob 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.