Prepare against Joseph G. Gallagher
GM · CHE · World #1,898 classical · FIDE ID 1303422
Our database contains 2,418 games by Joseph G. Gallagher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph G. Gallagher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph G. Gallagher 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 | 2,388 | 2,550 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,393 | 2,522 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,467 | 2,513 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,418 | 1,011 | 912 | 494 | 41.8% |
| As White | 1,222 | 553 | 465 | 203 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 1,196 | 458 | 447 | 291 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph G. Gallagher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph G. Gallagher's side.
First moves as White (1,222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,133 | 92.7% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 72 | 5.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 0.9% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gallagher usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 454 | 94.4% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.1% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (480 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 436 | 90.8% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 26 | 5.4% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 11 | 2.3% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Joseph G. Gallagher's chess games
All 2,418 games by Joseph G. Gallagher 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: 1,011 wins, 912 draws, 494 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 166 | 80/63/23 | 48.2% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 82 | 50/19/13 | 61.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 77 | 44/24/9 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 26/24/23 | 35.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 52 | 25/15/12 | 48.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 43 | 16/23/4 | 37.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 43 | 24/10/9 | 55.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 38 | 12/19/7 | 31.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 22/9/6 | 59.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 14/18/4 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 216 | 105/60/51 | 48.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 150 | 57/58/35 | 38.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 79 | 32/28/19 | 40.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 78 | 23/28/27 | 29.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 73 | 26/26/21 | 35.6% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 58 | 17/24/17 | 29.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 48 | 14/29/5 | 29.2% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 45 | 10/25/10 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 42 | 13/23/6 | 31.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 20/13/8 | 48.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Ilia Smirin | 2,671 | London MSO Masters | E92 |
| Mar 2011 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,643 | 12th ch-EU | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Vadim Milov | 2,643 | chT-SUI | B54 |
| Jan 2013 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,627 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B55 |
| May 2013 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,623 | 14th ch-EUR | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 217 | 129.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-SUI | 2010 | 71 | 47.5 | 2,559 |
| Geneve Open | 2003 | 65 | 42 | 2,491 |
| Neuchatel Open | 2005 | 41 | 34.5 | 2,581 |
| Lenk Open | 2005 | 40 | 31 | 2,586 |
| Bern Open | 1995 | 38 | 29.5 | 2,624 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 35 | 22 | 2,526 |
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,508 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yannick Pelletier (24 games) · Andreas Huss (18 games) · Florian Jenni (17 games) · Markus Klauser (17 games) · Hansjuerg Kaenel (13 games) · Nedeljko Kelecevic (13 games) · Andrei Sokolov (11 games) · Lucas Brunner (11 games)
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Where can I find Joseph G. Gallagher's chess games?
2,418 games by Joseph G. Gallagher, 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 Joseph G. Gallagher has played.
What does Joseph G. Gallagher play on the first move as White?
Across 1,222 games with White in our database, Joseph G. Gallagher opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph G. Gallagher answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Joseph G. Gallagher play as White?
As White, Joseph G. Gallagher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (166 games, 48.2% win rate); King's Gambit (82 games, 61.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (77 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph G. Gallagher play as Black?
As Black, Joseph G. Gallagher most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (216 games, 48.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (150 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,196 games.
What is Joseph G. Gallagher's FIDE rating?
Joseph G. Gallagher is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,393 in rapid and 2,467 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,550 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Joseph G. Gallagher played?
Our database contains 2,418 games by Joseph G. Gallagher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,011 wins, 912 draws, 494 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph G. Gallagher?
2,418 games by Joseph G. Gallagher 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.