Prepare against Miklos Galyas
GM · Hungary · World #1,958 classical · FIDE ID 707244
Our database contains 2,349 games by Miklos Galyas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Galyas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Galyas 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 | 2,385 | 2,517 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,467 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,486 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,349 | 929 | 1,091 | 329 | 39.5% |
| As White | 1,192 | 555 | 506 | 131 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 1,157 | 374 | 585 | 198 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Galyas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Galyas's side.
First moves as White (1,191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 650 | 54.6% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 220 | 18.5% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 213 | 17.9% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 8.2% | 67.3% |
| g3 | 9 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 71.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Galyas usually continues c4 (72.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Galyas usually continues c4 (71.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Galyas usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Galyas usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Galyas usually continues g3 (64.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Galyas usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (534 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 315 | 59.0% | 58.9% |
| c5 | 65 | 12.2% | 63.1% |
| d6 | 52 | 9.7% | 60.6% |
| c6 | 32 | 6.0% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 23 | 4.3% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 137 | 31.4% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 126 | 28.9% | 60.7% |
| f5 | 107 | 24.5% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 43 | 9.9% | 67.4% |
| e6 | 21 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Miklos Galyas's chess games
All 2,349 games by Miklos Galyas 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: 929 wins, 1,091 draws, 329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 93 | 48/38/7 | 51.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 92 | 43/35/14 | 46.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 86 | 45/35/6 | 52.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 69 | 28/28/13 | 40.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 23/24/8 | 41.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 54 | 30/18/6 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 34/16/3 | 64.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 31/14/5 | 62.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 21/14/6 | 51.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 16/16/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 131 | 35/55/41 | 26.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 102 | 34/52/16 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 80 | 26/36/18 | 32.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 76 | 12/52/12 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 62 | 23/29/10 | 37.1% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 40 | 12/25/3 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 34 | 10/18/6 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 8/19/6 | 24.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,676 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | A09 |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Jan 2017 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,647 | 92nd Hastings Masters | B01 |
| Aug 2020 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,626 | Titled Tue | D06 |
| Oct 2006 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,617 | Winterthur Open | E25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 107 | 56.5 | 2,338 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2012 | 43 | 31.5 | 2,435 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2012 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,344 |
| Tapolca Open | 2005 | 41 | 29.5 | 2,410 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2006 | 34 | 24 | 2,458 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2019 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,441 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2008 | 29 | 17 | 2,356 |
| Budapest FS05 IM-A | 2006 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,353 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sandor Farago (32 games) · Adam Szeberenyi (13 games) · Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij (12 games) · Zoltan Varga (11 games) · Attila Jakab (11 games) · Laszlo Gonda (11 games) · Zoltan Dr. Medvegy (11 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Galyas's chess games?
2,349 games by Miklos Galyas, 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 Miklos Galyas has played.
What does Miklos Galyas play on the first move as White?
Across 1,191 games with White in our database, Miklos Galyas opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Galyas answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Miklos Galyas play as White?
As White, Miklos Galyas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (93 games, 51.6% win rate); English Opening (92 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (86 games, 52.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Galyas play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Galyas most often plays: Dutch Defense (131 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (102 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (80 games, 32.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,157 games.
What is Miklos Galyas's FIDE rating?
Miklos Galyas is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Miklos Galyas played?
Our database contains 2,349 games by Miklos Galyas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 929 wins, 1,091 draws, 329 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Galyas?
2,349 games by Miklos Galyas 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.