Prepare against Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan
FM · Spain · World #10,956 classical · FIDE ID 2224437
When preparing against Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Gonzalez 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 | 2,155 | 2,315 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,273 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,250 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 55 | 17 | 57 | 42.6% |
| As White | 66 | 38 | 4 | 24 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 17 | 13 | 33 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 81.8% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 16.7% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Galvan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Galvan usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Galvan usually continues f4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Galvan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Galvan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Galvan usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 25.0% |
Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's chess games
All 129 games by Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 17 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Arian Gonzalez Perez | 2,474 | 38th Seville Open | C00 |
| Jan 2012 | Ernesto Fernandez Romero | 2,471 | 37th Seville Open | B23 |
| Jan 2012 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,457 | 37th Seville Open | B23 |
| Apr 2000 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,419 | Dos Hermanas Open | B23 |
| Jan 2014 | Rafael Montero Melendez | 2,350 | 39th Seville Open | C23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U20 | 2001 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,169 |
| 39th Seville Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,349 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-ESP | 1991 | 8 | 3 | 2,168 |
| chT-ESP | 1990 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-ESP U16 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,298 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's chess games?
129 games by Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan has played.
What does Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan played?
Our database contains 129 games by Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 17 draws, 57 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Gonzalez Galvan?
129 games by Juan Manuel Gonzalez 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.