Prepare against Marko Gallob
Austria · World #46,056 classical · FIDE ID 1614223
Our database contains 103 games by Marko Gallob, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Gallob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Gallob 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 | 1,909 | 1,989 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,969 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 29 | 19 | 55 | 28.2% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 8 | 31 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Gallob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Gallob's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gallob usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gallob usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 69.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Marko Gallob's chess games
All 103 games by Marko Gallob in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Robert Hafner | 2,145 | 18th Faakersee Open | A85 |
| Jan 2002 | Thomas Manhardt | 2,144 | chT2S-AUT 0102 | B07 |
| Aug 2001 | Rainer Siegmund | 2,128 | 17th Faakersee Open | E38 |
| Aug 2001 | Heinz Kummer | 2,062 | 17th Faakersee Open | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | Andreas Hessenberger | 2,019 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 1,957 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,619 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,780 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,611 |
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 1,706 |
| 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Gallob's chess games?
103 games by Marko Gallob, from Jul 2007 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 Marko Gallob has played.
What does Marko Gallob play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marko Gallob opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Gallob answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marko Gallob play as White?
As White, Marko Gallob's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Gallob play as Black?
As Black, Marko Gallob most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Marko Gallob's FIDE rating?
Marko Gallob is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Marko Gallob played?
Our database contains 103 games by Marko Gallob, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Gallob?
103 games by Marko Gallob 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.