Prepare against Gleb Pidluznij
IM · Lithuania · World #1,528 classical · FIDE ID 12817082
When preparing against Gleb Pidluznij, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 869 games by Gleb Pidluznij, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gleb Pidluznij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gleb Pidluznij 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 | 2,410 | 2,433 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,439 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,414 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 869 | 421 | 223 | 225 | 48.4% |
| As White | 443 | 219 | 123 | 101 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 426 | 202 | 100 | 124 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gleb Pidluznij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gleb Pidluznij's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 289 | 65.5% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 129 | 29.3% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 4.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues c4 (80.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 82 | 39.8% | 65.9% |
| c5 | 60 | 29.1% | 59.2% |
| c6 | 31 | 15.0% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 29 | 14.1% | 62.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 50.3% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 67 | 43.2% | 63.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 5.8% | 55.6% |
Gleb Pidluznij's chess games
All 869 games by Gleb Pidluznij in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 421 wins, 223 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 21/12/13 | 45.7% |
| D00 | London System | 34 | 18/7/9 | 52.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 28 | 17/9/2 | 60.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/11/14 | 40.5% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 15/2/2 | 78.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,749 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D37 |
| May 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,662 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A46 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexei Shirov | 2,662 | Gipslis Memorial Blitz | B63 |
| Jul 2026 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,655 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | E12 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,641 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 170 | 100.5 | 2,441 |
| ch-Klaipeda | 2022 | 53 | 30.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 48 | 34.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 25 | 11 | 2,024 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 21 | 15 | 2,226 |
| ch-LTU | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| Klaipeda Boksto Open | 2016 | 17 | 9 | 1,711 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,382 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marija Sibajeva (11 games) · Rostislav Scekaciov (10 games) · Giedrius Jankus (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gleb Pidluznij's chess games?
869 games by Gleb Pidluznij, from May 2014 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 Gleb Pidluznij has played.
What does Gleb Pidluznij play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Gleb Pidluznij opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gleb Pidluznij answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gleb Pidluznij play as White?
As White, Gleb Pidluznij's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); London System (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 443 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gleb Pidluznij play as Black?
As Black, Gleb Pidluznij most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 78.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Gleb Pidluznij's FIDE rating?
Gleb Pidluznij is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (May 2025).
How many games has Gleb Pidluznij played?
Our database contains 869 games by Gleb Pidluznij, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 421 wins, 223 draws, 225 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gleb Pidluznij?
869 games by Gleb Pidluznij 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.