Prepare against Platon Galperin
GM · Sweden · World #517 classical · FIDE ID 14165414
Our database contains 1,282 games by Platon Galperin, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Platon Galperin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Platon Galperin 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 | 2,509 | 2,571 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,535 | 2,536 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,533 | 2,547 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,282 | 654 | 334 | 294 | 51.0% |
| As White | 651 | 350 | 174 | 127 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 631 | 304 | 160 | 167 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Platon Galperin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Platon Galperin's side.
First moves as White (650 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 221 | 34.0% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 153 | 23.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 18.8% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 105 | 16.2% | 72.9% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.8% | 79.2% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.7% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Galperin usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Galperin usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Galperin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Galperin usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Galperin usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Galperin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 93 | 33.9% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 87 | 31.8% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 40 | 14.6% | 51.2% |
| g6 | 22 | 8.0% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.2% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 76.3% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 36 | 15.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Platon Galperin's chess games
All 1,282 games by Platon Galperin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 654 wins, 334 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 47 | 28/13/6 | 59.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 17/14/10 | 41.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 22/10/7 | 56.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 17/5/7 | 58.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 58 | 28/14/16 | 48.3% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 46 | 23/6/17 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 17/9/6 | 53.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 17/3/9 | 58.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| E08 | Catalan | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,757 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tuesday | E10 |
| May 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,694 | Titled Tuesday | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,693 | Titled Tuesday | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 320 | 206.5 | 2,493 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,500 |
| Junior Speed Qual 3 | 2022 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,492 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,593 |
| ch-UKR U14 | 2017 | 22 | 10 | 2,008 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 21 | 18 | 2,484 |
| ISR-UKR U17 Online Battle | 2020 | 21 | 19.5 | 2,641 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,392 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vitaly Sivuk (13 games) · Bibisara Assaubayeva (12 games) · Mahammad Muradli (11 games) · Pa Iniyan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Platon Galperin's chess games?
1,282 games by Platon Galperin, from Dec 2014 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 Platon Galperin has played.
What does Platon Galperin play on the first move as White?
Across 650 games with White in our database, Platon Galperin opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Platon Galperin answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Platon Galperin play as White?
As White, Platon Galperin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Catalan (41 games, 41.5% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 56.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 651 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Platon Galperin play as Black?
As Black, Platon Galperin most often plays: Indian Defense (58 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 53.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 631 games.
What is Platon Galperin's FIDE rating?
Platon Galperin is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,535 in rapid and 2,533 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Platon Galperin played?
Our database contains 1,282 games by Platon Galperin, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 654 wins, 334 draws, 294 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Platon Galperin?
1,282 games by Platon Galperin 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.