Prepare against Gleb Kaganskiy
FM · Israel · World #7,324 classical · FIDE ID 4132025
When preparing against Gleb Kaganskiy, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,095 games by Gleb Kaganskiy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gleb Kaganskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gleb Kaganskiy 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 | 2,218 | 2,393 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,293 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,233 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,095 | 312 | 234 | 549 | 28.5% |
| As White | 528 | 160 | 122 | 246 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 567 | 152 | 112 | 303 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gleb Kaganskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gleb Kaganskiy's side.
First moves as White (528 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 321 | 60.8% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 87 | 16.5% | 49.4% |
| a3 | 18 | 3.4% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.1% | 27.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kaganskiy usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kaganskiy usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kaganskiy usually continues d4 (37.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kaganskiy usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kaganskiy usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kaganskiy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 24.5% | 39.4% |
| c6 | 63 | 23.4% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 37 | 13.8% | 21.6% |
| e5 | 32 | 11.9% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 24 | 8.9% | 20.8% |
| d6 | 17 | 6.3% | 26.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 129 | 65.2% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 21.7% | 38.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.6% | 26.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Gleb Kaganskiy's chess games
All 1,095 games by Gleb Kaganskiy 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: 312 wins, 234 draws, 549 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 67 | 21/6/40 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 10/15/16 | 24.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 2/3/13 | 11.1% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 35 | 9/7/19 | 25.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 7/10/16 | 21.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 4/6/13 | 17.4% |
| B13 | London System | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Giga Quparadze | 2,537 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B40 |
| Apr 2021 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,532 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B75 |
| Oct 2004 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,531 | Winterthur Open | D02 |
| Oct 2003 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,524 | Tel Aviv After Holidays GM | A30 |
| Apr 2021 | Ronen Har-Zvi | 2,513 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 656 | 224.5 | 2,115 |
| chT-ISR | 2021 | 40 | 22 | 2,398 |
| Tel Aviv | 2021 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur-B | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,342 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,317 |
| Petah Tikva | 2010 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,333 |
| Tel Aviv Summer | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gleb Kaganskiy's chess games?
1,095 games by Gleb Kaganskiy, 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 Gleb Kaganskiy has played.
What does Gleb Kaganskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 528 games with White in our database, Gleb Kaganskiy opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gleb Kaganskiy answers 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gleb Kaganskiy play as White?
As White, Gleb Kaganskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 24.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 528 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gleb Kaganskiy play as Black?
As Black, Gleb Kaganskiy most often plays: Indian Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 567 games.
What is Gleb Kaganskiy's FIDE rating?
Gleb Kaganskiy is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gleb Kaganskiy played?
Our database contains 1,095 games by Gleb Kaganskiy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 312 wins, 234 draws, 549 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gleb Kaganskiy?
1,095 games by Gleb Kaganskiy 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.