Prepare against Sergey Galakhov
Russia · World #6,008 classical · FIDE ID 4106598
Our database contains 128 games by Sergey Galakhov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Galakhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Galakhov 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 | 2,247 | 2,307 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,277 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,388 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 44 | 33 | 51 | 34.4% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 15 | 25 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Galakhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Galakhov's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 81.5% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Galakhov usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Galakhov usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Galakhov usually continues d3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Galakhov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Galakhov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 34.4% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 25.0% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Sergey Galakhov's chess games
All 128 games by Sergey Galakhov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Nazar Firman | 2,499 | Rodatychi Open | B21 |
| Jan 1991 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,380 | chT-UKR | C16 |
| Mar 1983 | Dimitry Kayumov | 2,355 | Khodzhaev Memorial | B40 |
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir T Grokhotov | 2,350 | Kharkov | A86 |
| Feb 2011 | Semetey Tologontegin | 2,331 | Moscow Open E | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB | 1993 | 18 | 7 | 2,327 |
| Kharkov | 1999 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-UKR | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,475 |
| Rodatychi Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| Sochi Doroshkevich Amateur Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,197 |
| 5th Nevinnomyssk Rating | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Myrhorod Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Galakhov's chess games?
128 games by Sergey Galakhov, from Apr 2003 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 Sergey Galakhov has played.
What does Sergey Galakhov play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Sergey Galakhov opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Galakhov answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sergey Galakhov play as White?
As White, Sergey Galakhov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Galakhov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Galakhov most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Sergey Galakhov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Galakhov is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Sergey Galakhov played?
Our database contains 128 games by Sergey Galakhov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Galakhov?
128 games by Sergey Galakhov 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.