Prepare against Timofey Galinsky
IM · Ukraine · World #2,604 classical · FIDE ID 14104164
When preparing against Timofey Galinsky, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 520 games by Timofey Galinsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timofey Galinsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timofey Galinsky 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 | 2,355 | 2,441 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,431 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,431 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 224 | 170 | 126 | 43.1% |
| As White | 258 | 125 | 84 | 49 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 262 | 99 | 86 | 77 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timofey Galinsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timofey Galinsky's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 57.4% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 72 | 27.9% | 69.4% |
| g3 | 20 | 7.8% | 72.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.0% | 73.1% |
| d3 | 4 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Galinsky usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 125 | 91.9% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 61.3% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 30.7% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Timofey Galinsky's chess games
All 520 games by Timofey Galinsky 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: 224 wins, 170 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 14/10/20 | 31.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,629 | Fagernes Norsk Open | C54 |
| May 2012 | Sipke Ernst | 2,578 | Fagernes Norsk Open | D35 |
| Jan 1997 | Yuri Shulman | 2,555 | Minsk Open | A08 |
| Jul 1999 | Aleksandr Poluljahov | 2,554 | Bydgoszcz Bank Pocztowy Open | C00 |
| Mar 2013 | Normunds Miezis | 2,552 | Fagernes Norsk Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2005 | 67 | 44.5 | 2,460 |
| ch-UKR | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,392 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,319 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,260 |
| Oslo Open | 2012 | 17 | 9 | 2,273 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,251 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open | 2013 | 16 | 11 | 2,582 |
| Platonov Memorial | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timofey Galinsky's chess games?
520 games by Timofey Galinsky, 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 Timofey Galinsky has played.
What does Timofey Galinsky play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Timofey Galinsky opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timofey Galinsky answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Timofey Galinsky play as White?
As White, Timofey Galinsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timofey Galinsky play as Black?
As Black, Timofey Galinsky most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Timofey Galinsky's FIDE rating?
Timofey Galinsky is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Timofey Galinsky played?
Our database contains 520 games by Timofey Galinsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 170 draws, 126 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timofey Galinsky?
520 games by Timofey Galinsky 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.