Prepare against Jozef Galyga
Poland · World #79,187 classical · FIDE ID 1125141
When preparing against Jozef Galyga, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Jozef Galyga, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Galyga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Galyga 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 | 1,792 | 2,019 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,952 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,649 | 1,830 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 81 | 92 | 96 | 30.1% |
| As White | 133 | 36 | 55 | 42 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 136 | 45 | 37 | 54 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Galyga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Galyga's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Galyga usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Galyga usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Galyga usually continues d3 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Galyga usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 91.4% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Jozef Galyga's chess games
All 269 games by Jozef Galyga in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 81 wins, 92 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 40 | 10/13/17 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Jerzy Kot | 2,286 | 14th Rowy Veterans | A04 |
| Jan 2009 | Adam Hantak | 2,196 | Lasker Memorial Open | A10 |
| Jan 2009 | Tadeusz Lubienski | 2,127 | Lasker Memorial Open | B02 |
| Jan 2009 | Malgorzata Kucypera | 2,111 | 2nd Gora Sw Anny Open | C09 |
| Jun 2009 | Maciej Janiszewski | 2,087 | Katy Rybackie Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorzow Open | 2010 | 27 | 16 | 2,026 |
| Chorzow Bak Memorial Open | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,979 |
| 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,939 |
| 34th Zabrze Mayor's Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,921 |
| Zabrze Spring Open | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,046 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 2nd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Galyga's chess games?
269 games by Jozef Galyga, from Oct 2005 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 Jozef Galyga has played.
What does Jozef Galyga play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Jozef Galyga opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Galyga answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jozef Galyga play as White?
As White, Jozef Galyga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Galyga play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Galyga most often plays: Horwitz Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jozef Galyga's FIDE rating?
Jozef Galyga is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,649 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jozef Galyga played?
Our database contains 269 games by Jozef Galyga, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 92 draws, 96 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Galyga?
269 games by Jozef Galyga 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.