Prepare against Luis Galego
GM · PRT · World #1,678 classical · FIDE ID 1900072
When preparing against Luis Galego, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 2,402 games by Luis Galego, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Galego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Galego 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 | 2,400 | 2,543 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,499 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,506 | 2,531 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,402 | 1,061 | 869 | 472 | 44.2% |
| As White | 1,200 | 572 | 437 | 191 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 1,202 | 489 | 432 | 281 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Galego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Galego's side.
First moves as White (1,200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 829 | 69.1% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 204 | 17.0% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 96 | 8.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 5.4% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Galego usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Galego usually continues Nf3 (72.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Galego usually continues d4 (74.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Galego usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Galego usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Galego usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (583 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 309 | 53.0% | 63.8% |
| d6 | 68 | 11.7% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 67 | 11.5% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 64 | 11.0% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 64 | 11.0% | 53.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 284 | 67.0% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 96 | 22.6% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 3.3% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
Luis Galego's chess games
All 2,402 games by Luis Galego 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: 1,061 wins, 869 draws, 472 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 297 | 141/89/67 | 47.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 61 | 29/30/2 | 47.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 19/22/3 | 43.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 20/11/11 | 47.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 15/18/6 | 38.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 38 | 18/16/4 | 47.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 6/18/8 | 18.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/15/3 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 203 | 95/68/40 | 46.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 120 | 48/57/15 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 94 | 42/32/20 | 44.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 71 | 21/29/21 | 29.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 38 | 14/14/10 | 36.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 21/5/7 | 63.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 9/11/12 | 28.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 22/3/6 | 71.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Olympiad-43 | D38 |
| Aug 2020 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,665 | chT-POR | D35 |
| Mar 2006 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,625 | 22nd Reykjavik Open | C47 |
| Jan 1995 | Jeroen Piket | 2,625 | Linares zt | A65 |
| Jun 2001 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,604 | 2nd ch-EU | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 2019 | 140 | 96.5 | 2,435 |
| chT-POR | 2024 | 135 | 83.5 | 2,488 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 126 | 64 | 2,287 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2017 | 45 | 35 | 2,498 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 36 | 22 | 2,374 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2007 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,471 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 25 | 18 | 2,432 |
| Lisbon | 1995 | 19 | 12 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rui Damaso (45 games) · Kevin Spraggett (25 games) · Joao Leonardo (24 games) · Fernando Ribeiro (19 games) · Jose Padeiro (15 games) · Antonio Frois (13 games) · Antonio Fernandes (12 games) · Sergio Rocha (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Galego's chess games?
2,402 games by Luis Galego, 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 Luis Galego has played.
What does Luis Galego play on the first move as White?
Across 1,200 games with White in our database, Luis Galego opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Galego answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Luis Galego play as White?
As White, Luis Galego's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (297 games, 47.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (61 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Galego play as Black?
As Black, Luis Galego most often plays: Sicilian (203 games, 46.8% win rate); Indian Defense (120 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (94 games, 44.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,202 games.
What is Luis Galego's FIDE rating?
Luis Galego is currently rated 2,400 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,506 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Luis Galego played?
Our database contains 2,402 games by Luis Galego, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,061 wins, 869 draws, 472 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Galego?
2,402 games by Luis Galego 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.