Prepare against Maria Gallen
DEU · World #48,087 classical · FIDE ID 12996467
When preparing against Maria Gallen, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Maria Gallen, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Gallen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Gallen 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 | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,891 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Gallen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Gallen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gallen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gallen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gallen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gallen usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Maria Gallen's chess games
All 33 games by Maria Gallen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Marie-Helen Herbrig | 1,852 | BL2 Ost 1819 w | A46 |
| Jan 2017 | Cornelia Moritz | 1,815 | BL2 Sued 1617 w | B12 |
| Dec 2019 | Yvonne Mao | 1,807 | BL2 Sued 1920 w | B17 |
| Feb 2018 | Pia Spangenberg | 1,770 | BL2 Ost 1718 w | B17 |
| Feb 2017 | Franziska Froehlich | 1,753 | BL2 Sued 1617 w | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2 Sued 1617 w | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| BL2 Ost 1819 w | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| BL2 Ost 1718 w | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,676 |
| BL2 Sued 1920 w | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| BL2 Sued 1516 w | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| BL2 Ost 1415 w | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Gallen's chess games?
33 games by Maria Gallen, from Dec 2016 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 Maria Gallen has played.
What does Maria Gallen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maria Gallen opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Gallen answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Maria Gallen play as White?
As White, Maria Gallen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Gallen play as Black?
As Black, Maria Gallen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Maria Gallen's FIDE rating?
Maria Gallen is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maria Gallen played?
Our database contains 33 games by Maria Gallen, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Gallen?
33 games by Maria Gallen 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.