Prepare against Vladimir Galkin
Russia · World #50,537 classical · FIDE ID 4135989
When preparing against Vladimir Galkin, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 68 games by Vladimir Galkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Galkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Galkin 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 | 1,891 | 2,249 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,181 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,103 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 23 | 10 | 35 | 33.8% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Galkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Galkin's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 85.3% | 44.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Galkin usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Galkin usually continues f4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Galkin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Galkin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Galkin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 60.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Galkin's chess games
All 68 games by Vladimir Galkin 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Alexandr Demin | 2,417 | Moscow Open A | A21 |
| Feb 2009 | Ruslan Soltanici | 2,400 | Moscow Open A | B41 |
| Jul 2014 | Maria Fominykh | 2,296 | Moscow VAO FM 07 | D24 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergej Loginov | 2,285 | ch-RUS sf | C13 |
| Nov 2014 | Arman Erzhanov | 2,270 | Moscow VAO 11-A | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Petrosian Memorial U18 | 1998 | 17 | 10 | 2,278 |
| Moscow VAO IM 04 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,093 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| Moscow VAO 11-A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| Moscow VAO IM 05 | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,923 |
| Moscow VAO IM 10 | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,905 |
| Moscow VAO IM 03 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Galkin's chess games?
68 games by Vladimir Galkin, 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 Vladimir Galkin has played.
What does Vladimir Galkin play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Vladimir Galkin opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Galkin answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Galkin play as White?
As White, Vladimir Galkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Galkin play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Galkin most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Vladimir Galkin's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Galkin is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Vladimir Galkin played?
Our database contains 68 games by Vladimir Galkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Galkin?
68 games by Vladimir Galkin 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.