Prepare against Stephen Galleid
ZAF · World #115,203 classical · FIDE ID 14305437
When preparing against Stephen Galleid, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Stephen Galleid, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Galleid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Galleid 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 | 1,687 | 1,757 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,760 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 34.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Galleid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Galleid's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Galleid usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Galleid usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Galleid usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Galleid usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Galleid usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Stephen Galleid's chess games
All 46 games by Stephen Galleid in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Mark Mm. Lewis | 1,861 | ch-RSA Seniors | B12 |
| Aug 2018 | Mats Elliott | 1,752 | chT-Western Province | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Tyler Nevin | 1,749 | South African Open | A45 |
| Dec 2019 | Roland C. Willenberg | 1,739 | ch-RSA Seniors | A80 |
| Jul 2022 | Denise Bouah | 1,736 | South African Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 28 | 12.5 | 1,686 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 1,699 |
| chT-Western Province | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,894 |
| RSA Open | 1995 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Galleid's chess games?
46 games by Stephen Galleid, from Jun 2016 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 Stephen Galleid has played.
What does Stephen Galleid play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stephen Galleid opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Galleid answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stephen Galleid play as White?
As White, Stephen Galleid's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Galleid play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Galleid most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Stephen Galleid's FIDE rating?
Stephen Galleid is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (May 2024).
How many games has Stephen Galleid played?
Our database contains 46 games by Stephen Galleid, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Galleid?
46 games by Stephen Galleid 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.