Prepare against Luis Villares Galiano
Spain · World #38,721 classical · FIDE ID 2256290
When preparing against Luis Villares Galiano, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Luis Villares Galiano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Villares Galiano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Villares Galiano 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 | 1,941 | 2,023 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,980 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,994 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 26.8% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Galiano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Galiano usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Galiano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Galiano usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Luis Villares Galiano's chess games
All 41 games by Luis Villares Galiano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 19 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Miguel Vazquez Gamero | 2,129 | 7th Sant Adria | B60 |
| May 2010 | David Garcia Mosquera | 2,117 | Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 5th | C41 |
| May 2013 | Roger Estrany Sanfeliu | 2,073 | Mataro Maresme Open 6th | C06 |
| Apr 2013 | Carlos Santos Ramos | 2,036 | Mataro Maresme Open 6th | B00 |
| Jan 2002 | Antonio Ruiz Leal | 2,000 | chT-Catalunya | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| Mataro Maresme Open 6th | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| 7th Sant Adria | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 5th | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,110 |
| 7th Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| 6th Sant Adria | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| 1st Barcelona Chavarria Memorial | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
| Castellar Open | 1999 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Villares Galiano's chess games?
41 games by Luis Villares Galiano, from Apr 2003 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 Villares Galiano has played.
What does Luis Villares Galiano play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Luis Villares Galiano opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Villares Galiano answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Luis Villares Galiano play as White?
As White, Luis Villares Galiano's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Villares Galiano play as Black?
As Black, Luis Villares Galiano most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Luis Villares Galiano's FIDE rating?
Luis Villares Galiano is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Luis Villares Galiano played?
Our database contains 41 games by Luis Villares Galiano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 19 draws, 11 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Villares Galiano?
41 games by Luis Villares Galiano 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.