Prepare against Gleb Scheglov
FM · FIDE · World #2,784 classical · FIDE ID 34356266
When preparing against Gleb Scheglov, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Gleb Scheglov, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gleb Scheglov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gleb Scheglov 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 | 2,347 | 2,365 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,460 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 135 | 63 | 107 | 44.3% |
| As White | 151 | 75 | 32 | 44 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 154 | 60 | 31 | 63 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gleb Scheglov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gleb Scheglov's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 49.0% | 59.5% |
| f4 | 30 | 19.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 14.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 12.6% | 65.8% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Scheglov usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Scheglov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Scheglov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 20% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Scheglov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Scheglov usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Scheglov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 59.4% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.1% | 92.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.7% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 63.5% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Gleb Scheglov's chess games
All 305 games by Gleb Scheglov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Aug 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: 135 wins, 63 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 29 | 17/3/9 | 58.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E10 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexei Shirov | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,642 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,635 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D78 |
| Aug 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 133 | 74 | 2,358 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,055 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,930 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,412 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,472 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gleb Scheglov's chess games?
305 games by Gleb Scheglov, from May 2018 to Aug 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 Scheglov has played.
What does Gleb Scheglov play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Gleb Scheglov opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gleb Scheglov answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gleb Scheglov play as White?
As White, Gleb Scheglov's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gleb Scheglov play as Black?
As Black, Gleb Scheglov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Gleb Scheglov's FIDE rating?
Gleb Scheglov is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Gleb Scheglov played?
Our database contains 305 games by Gleb Scheglov, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 63 draws, 107 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gleb Scheglov?
305 games by Gleb Scheglov 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.