Prepare against Ricardo Galleto
Argentina · World #45,028 classical · FIDE ID 172928
When preparing against Ricardo Galleto, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 91 games by Ricardo Galleto, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Galleto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Galleto 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 | 1,913 | 2,041 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,014 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,012 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 34 | 6 | 51 | 37.4% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 4 | 23 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 2 | 28 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Galleto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Galleto's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 88.6% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Galleto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Galleto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Galleto usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Galleto usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Galleto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Galleto usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 36.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Galleto's chess games
All 91 games by Ricardo Galleto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 34 wins, 6 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Ross Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Felipe Vergara Jofre | 2,244 | Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | C54 |
| Mar 2015 | Alexis Ferrara | 2,113 | 6th Latin Cup A | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Diego Lopez | 2,102 | 6th Latin Cup A | B46 |
| Apr 2013 | Pablo Lopez Rebert | 2,049 | 87th ch-ARG | C32 |
| Jul 2010 | Javier Ortega Morales | 1,963 | 85th ch-ARG | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,064 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,833 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,948 |
| 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| 6th Latin Cup A | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Galleto's chess games?
91 games by Ricardo Galleto, from Jul 2009 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 Ricardo Galleto has played.
What does Ricardo Galleto play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Ricardo Galleto opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Galleto answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Galleto play as White?
As White, Ricardo Galleto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Galleto play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Galleto most often plays: Scandinavian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Ricardo Galleto's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Galleto is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Ricardo Galleto played?
Our database contains 91 games by Ricardo Galleto, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 6 draws, 51 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Galleto?
91 games by Ricardo Galleto 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.