Prepare against William Galliani
Italy · World #72,782 classical · FIDE ID 882070
When preparing against William Galliani, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 77 games by William Galliani, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Galliani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Galliani 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 | 1,812 | 1,837 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,820 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,792 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 23 | 12 | 42 | 29.9% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 3 | 24 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Galliani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Galliani's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 41.5% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 26.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 19.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Galliani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Galliani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Galliani usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Galliani usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Galliani usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Galliani usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
William Galliani's chess games
All 77 games by William Galliani in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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, 12 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Oddvar U Voll | 1,932 | 43rd Arco Open | C01 |
| Oct 2017 | Domenico Blasco | 1,894 | 39th Arco Open A | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Heinrich Boldt | 1,871 | 40th Arco Open | A46 |
| Oct 2017 | Manfred Satter | 1,778 | 39th Arco Open A | A57 |
| Oct 2015 | Maurizio Tencheni | 1,761 | 37th Arco Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,814 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,483 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,649 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Galliani's chess games?
77 games by William Galliani, from Nov 2014 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 William Galliani has played.
What does William Galliani play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, William Galliani opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Galliani answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does William Galliani play as White?
As White, William Galliani's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Galliani play as Black?
As Black, William Galliani most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is William Galliani's FIDE rating?
William Galliani is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Feb 2025).
How many games has William Galliani played?
Our database contains 77 games by William Galliani, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 42 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Galliani?
77 games by William Galliani 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.