Prepare against Tibor Galko
Hungary · World #67,193 classical · FIDE ID 723509
When preparing against Tibor Galko, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Tibor Galko, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Galko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Galko 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 | 1,830 | 2,072 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,873 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,850 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 70 | 94 | 95 | 27.0% |
| As White | 151 | 40 | 65 | 46 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 30 | 29 | 49 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Galko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Galko's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 99.3% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Galko usually continues d4 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Galko usually continues Nc3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Galko usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Galko usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 79.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 92.7% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Tibor Galko's chess games
All 259 games by Tibor Galko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 94 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 28 | 6/13/9 | 21.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 5/16/3 | 20.8% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Lajos Fabian | 2,202 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | C25 |
| Sep 2010 | Laszlo Kovacs | 2,151 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | D13 |
| Jan 1994 | Laszlo Landenberger | 2,090 | ch-HUN BAZ county | C28 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozsef Duzs | 2,070 | ch-HUN BAZ county | C10 |
| Mar 2001 | Richard Keresztes | 2,068 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN BAZ county | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,694 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Galko's chess games?
259 games by Tibor Galko, from Oct 2003 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 Tibor Galko has played.
What does Tibor Galko play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Tibor Galko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Galko answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tibor Galko play as White?
As White, Tibor Galko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (28 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Vienna Game (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Galko play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Galko most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Tibor Galko's FIDE rating?
Tibor Galko is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Tibor Galko played?
Our database contains 259 games by Tibor Galko, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 94 draws, 95 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Galko?
259 games by Tibor Galko 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.