Prepare against Christian Gloeckler
IM · DEU · World #520 classical · FIDE ID 34608966
When preparing against Christian Gloeckler, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 456 games by Christian Gloeckler, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christian Gloeckler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Gloeckler 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 | 2,509 | 2,519 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,363 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,551 | 2,551 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 456 | 243 | 88 | 125 | 53.3% |
| As White | 225 | 120 | 49 | 56 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 231 | 123 | 39 | 69 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Gloeckler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Gloeckler's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 86.0% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gloeckler usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gloeckler usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Gloeckler usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gloeckler usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gloeckler usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 95.1% | 68.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 95.0% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
Christian Gloeckler's chess games
All 456 games by Christian Gloeckler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 243 wins, 88 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 34/5/11 | 68.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,671 | ch-GER Blitz | B47 |
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | ch-GER Blitz | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter Acs | 2,561 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C84 |
| Jul 2026 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,525 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B34 |
| Oct 2024 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,520 | Weissenhaus Young Masters | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 29 | 23.5 | 2,627 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,858 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,421 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,587 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,597 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Gloeckler's chess games?
456 games by Christian Gloeckler, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 Christian Gloeckler has played.
What does Christian Gloeckler play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Christian Gloeckler opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Gloeckler answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Christian Gloeckler play as White?
As White, Christian Gloeckler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Gloeckler play as Black?
As Black, Christian Gloeckler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 68.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 64.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Christian Gloeckler's FIDE rating?
Christian Gloeckler is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,551 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christian Gloeckler played?
Our database contains 456 games by Christian Gloeckler, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 88 draws, 125 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Gloeckler?
456 games by Christian Gloeckler 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.