Prepare against Julian Andres Gallego
FM · Colombia · World #6,406 classical · FIDE ID 4441192
Our database contains 496 games by Julian Andres Gallego, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julian Andres Gallego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Andres Gallego 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 | 2,237 | 2,250 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,237 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,290 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 277 | 76 | 143 | 55.8% |
| As White | 246 | 143 | 40 | 63 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 250 | 134 | 36 | 80 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Andres Gallego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Andres Gallego's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 76.0% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 11.8% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 4.9% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gallego usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gallego usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 57.9% | 64.4% |
| c6 | 22 | 17.5% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.3% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.3% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 75.0% | 65.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Julian Andres Gallego's chess games
All 496 games by Julian Andres Gallego in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 277 wins, 76 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 22/5/11 | 57.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 35/6/13 | 64.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Sebastian Felipe Sanchez | 2,450 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial A | D12 |
| Jun 2018 | Jhon Alexander Morales | 2,362 | COL pre olympic sf3 | A41 |
| Oct 2017 | Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales | 2,321 | ch-Caldense | E90 |
| Mar 2017 | Luis Guillermo Blandon | 2,308 | ch-COL U20 | B49 |
| Aug 2024 | Joseph Steve Munoz Triana | 2,300 | Pereira Cosecha Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2019 | 31 | 19 | 1,971 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-COL Superate B | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 1,880 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,078 |
| Pereira Open | 2024 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-COL U2300 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,117 |
| Bogota Superate Intercol Adv | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Andres Gallego's chess games?
496 games by Julian Andres Gallego, from Nov 2014 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 Julian Andres Gallego has played.
What does Julian Andres Gallego play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Julian Andres Gallego opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Andres Gallego answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Julian Andres Gallego play as White?
As White, Julian Andres Gallego's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Andres Gallego play as Black?
As Black, Julian Andres Gallego most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 64.8% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Julian Andres Gallego's FIDE rating?
Julian Andres Gallego is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Julian Andres Gallego played?
Our database contains 496 games by Julian Andres Gallego, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 277 wins, 76 draws, 143 losses (55.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Andres Gallego?
496 games by Julian Andres Gallego 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.