Prepare against Misha Galinsky
Norway · World #42,189 classical · FIDE ID 14137194
When preparing against Misha Galinsky, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 58 games by Misha Galinsky, covering Nov 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Misha Galinsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Misha Galinsky 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 | 1,926 | 1,926 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,977 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 29.3% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 34.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 644 rated games against 490 different opponents, across 93 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 241 | 84 | 63 | 94 | 34.9% | 1,764 | 1,732 | 19 |
| Rapid | 164 | 72 | 34 | 58 | 43.9% | 1,619 | 1,644 | 8 |
| Blitz | 239 | 119 | 22 | 98 | 49.8% | 1,756 | 1,762 | 17 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 327 | 80 | 73 | 174 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 228 | 148 | 31 | 49 | 64.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 81 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 92 | 49 | 15 | 28 | 1,913 | 2,003 |
| 2025 | 61 | 35 | 14 | 12 | 1,850 | 1,974 |
| 2024 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1,877 | 1,897 |
| 2022 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1,814 | 1,814 |
| 2021 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 1,688 | 1,654 |
| 2020 | 49 | 24 | 7 | 18 | 1,698 | 1,733 |
| 2019 | 116 | 51 | 24 | 41 | 1,612 | 1,634 |
| 2018 | 96 | 39 | 18 | 39 | 1,555 | 1,546 |
| 2016 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1,654 | 1,466 |
| 2015 | 38 | 20 | 3 | 15 | 1,553 | 1,539 |
| 2014 | 44 | 12 | 5 | 27 | 1,799 | 1,616 |
| 2013 | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 1,870 | 1,590 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,715 | 1,415 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1,719 | 1,433 |
Where Misha Galinsky has played
Norway (76) · Bulgaria (5) · England (3) · France (2) · Sweden (2) · Austria (1) · Czechia (1) · Spain (1) · Mexico (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Misha Galinsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Misha Galinsky's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 55.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Misha Galinsky's chess games
All 58 games by Misha Galinsky in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Leon Skrbec | 2,025 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | D35 |
| Jan 2019 | Valeriy Stamenov | 1,840 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | C41 |
| Apr 2026 | Kazim Yilmaz | 1,773 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A46 |
| Jan 2019 | Juan Lopez Valcarcel | 1,761 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Sverke Linga Ofeldt | 1,754 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 12 | 0.5 | 1,658 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| Norway Chess Open 2021 | Elo | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,659 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,673 |
| 3rd Golden Sands Europe Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,827 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Misha Galinsky's chess games?
58 games by Misha Galinsky, from Nov 2012 to Oct 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 Misha Galinsky has played.
What does Misha Galinsky play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Misha Galinsky opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Misha Galinsky answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Misha Galinsky play as White?
As White, Misha Galinsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Misha Galinsky play as Black?
As Black, Misha Galinsky most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Misha Galinsky's FIDE rating?
Misha Galinsky is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Misha Galinsky played?
Our database contains 58 games by Misha Galinsky, covering Nov 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Misha Galinsky?
58 games by Misha Galinsky 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.