Prepare against Osvaldo Gallardo
Colombia · World #89,251 classical · FIDE ID 4498488
When preparing against Osvaldo Gallardo, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Osvaldo Gallardo, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osvaldo Gallardo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osvaldo Gallardo 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 | 1,761 | 1,788 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,816 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,834 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osvaldo Gallardo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osvaldo Gallardo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Gallardo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gallardo usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Gallardo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gallardo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gallardo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gallardo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Osvaldo Gallardo's chess games
All 33 games by Osvaldo Gallardo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1999 | Angel Adolfo Santiago | 2,105 | Navidad Open | B30 |
| Dec 2011 | S Franklin Manotas | 1,969 | 12th Barranquilla Open | A85 |
| Jan 2020 | Arcadio Guzman Mellado | 1,868 | ch-Barranquilla Region | B28 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Manuel Torres Clavijo | 1,487 | Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | D00 |
| Feb 2024 | Lorena Ladron De Guevara Mendez | 1,366 | Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navidad Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,644 |
| 10th Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Barranquilla Region | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| 12th Barranquilla Open | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osvaldo Gallardo's chess games?
33 games by Osvaldo Gallardo, from Sep 2021 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 Osvaldo Gallardo has played.
What does Osvaldo Gallardo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Osvaldo Gallardo opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osvaldo Gallardo answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Osvaldo Gallardo play as White?
As White, Osvaldo Gallardo's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osvaldo Gallardo play as Black?
As Black, Osvaldo Gallardo most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Osvaldo Gallardo's FIDE rating?
Osvaldo Gallardo is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Osvaldo Gallardo played?
Our database contains 33 games by Osvaldo Gallardo, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osvaldo Gallardo?
33 games by Osvaldo Gallardo 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.