Prepare against Noel Gallas
DEU · World #8,466 classical · FIDE ID 16216059
When preparing against Noel Gallas, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 109 games by Noel Gallas, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Noel Gallas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noel Gallas 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 | 2,197 | 2,236 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 33.0% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noel Gallas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noel Gallas's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 82.1% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 16.1% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gallas usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gallas usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gallas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gallas usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gallas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gallas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 54.8% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
Noel Gallas's chess games
All 109 games by Noel Gallas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 36 wins, 36 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Levi Malinowsky | 2,342 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Malek | 2,312 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Lorinc Borocz | 2,235 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C45 |
| Dec 2016 | Sascha Mohaupt | 2,198 | 4th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Pattnayak Nilsu | 2,176 | Rilton U2200 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,921 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Rilton U2200 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,344 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,099 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,353 |
| 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,094 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,547 |
| 1. Münster Oster - A | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noel Gallas's chess games?
109 games by Noel Gallas, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Noel Gallas has played.
What does Noel Gallas play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Noel Gallas opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noel Gallas answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Noel Gallas play as White?
As White, Noel Gallas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noel Gallas play as Black?
As Black, Noel Gallas most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Noel Gallas's FIDE rating?
Noel Gallas is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Noel Gallas played?
Our database contains 109 games by Noel Gallas, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 36 draws, 37 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noel Gallas?
109 games by Noel Gallas 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.