Prepare against Luis Caballero Gallego
Spain · World #37,631 classical · FIDE ID 2278766
When preparing against Luis Caballero Gallego, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 52 games by Luis Caballero Gallego, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Caballero Gallego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Caballero 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 | 1,946 | 1,963 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 27 | 5 | 20 | 51.9% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Caballero Gallego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Caballero Gallego's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 81.5% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 81.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Luis Caballero Gallego's chess games
All 52 games by Luis Caballero Gallego in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Angel Barahona Torrijos | 2,046 | 5th Madrid San Viator | C88 |
| Oct 2006 | Juan Jose Montero Montero | 1,988 | Madrid San Viator 6th | B01 |
| Aug 2009 | Daniel Garcia Amodia | 1,976 | Madrid Low Cost Cup | B90 |
| Jun 2006 | Jesus Garcia Carcedo | 1,960 | 5th Madrid San Viator | A48 |
| Aug 2009 | Daniel Rodriguez Ballespin | 1,937 | Madrid Low Cost Cup | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,918 |
| Madrid Low Cost Cup | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| 5th Madrid San Viator | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,927 |
| Madrid San Viator 6th | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| 13th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| 11th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Madrid Pueblo Nuevo 12th | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 1,961 |
| 7th Mostoles Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Caballero Gallego's chess games?
52 games by Luis Caballero Gallego, from Oct 2004 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 Luis Caballero Gallego has played.
What does Luis Caballero Gallego play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Luis Caballero Gallego opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Caballero Gallego answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Luis Caballero Gallego play as White?
As White, Luis Caballero Gallego's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Caballero Gallego play as Black?
As Black, Luis Caballero Gallego most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Luis Caballero Gallego's FIDE rating?
Luis Caballero Gallego is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Luis Caballero Gallego played?
Our database contains 52 games by Luis Caballero Gallego, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Caballero Gallego?
52 games by Luis Caballero 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.