Prepare against Marco Gallana
Italy · World #6,172 classical · FIDE ID 824542
Our database contains 395 games by Marco Gallana, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Gallana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Gallana 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 | 2,242 | 2,296 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,232 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 395 | 153 | 89 | 153 | 38.7% |
| As White | 196 | 83 | 43 | 70 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 199 | 70 | 46 | 83 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Gallana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Gallana's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 70.4% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 17.3% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 11.2% | 47.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Gallana usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gallana usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gallana usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 51.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Gallana usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Gallana usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gallana usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 78.7% | 43.9% |
| c6 | 18 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 91.4% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
Marco Gallana's chess games
All 395 games by Marco Gallana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 153 wins, 89 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,645 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | D91 |
| Oct 2021 | Keith C Arkell | 2,465 | Hull 4NCL Open | A16 |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Jun 2025 | Matthew J Turner | 2,441 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,438 | 23rd ch-EU | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 95 | 42.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2010 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,117 |
| 4NCL 2022-23 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,391 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Gallana's chess games?
395 games by Marco Gallana, from Jul 2006 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 Marco Gallana has played.
What does Marco Gallana play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Marco Gallana opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Gallana answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Marco Gallana play as White?
As White, Marco Gallana's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Gallana play as Black?
As Black, Marco Gallana most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Marco Gallana's FIDE rating?
Marco Gallana is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (May 2023).
How many games has Marco Gallana played?
Our database contains 395 games by Marco Gallana, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 89 draws, 153 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Gallana?
395 games by Marco Gallana 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.