Prepare against Igor Glek
GM · Belgium · World #1,358 classical · FIDE ID 4100484
Our database contains 3,382 games by Igor Glek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Glek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Glek 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 | 2,420 | 2,597 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,517 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,595 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,382 | 1,492 | 1,115 | 775 | 44.1% |
| As White | 1,699 | 858 | 528 | 313 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 1,683 | 634 | 587 | 462 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Glek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Glek's side.
First moves as White (1,694 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,496 | 88.3% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 135 | 8.0% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 2.2% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 16 | 0.9% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Glek usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Glek usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Glek usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Glek usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Glek usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Glek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (762 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 513 | 67.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 197 | 25.9% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 22 | 2.9% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 1.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 0.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (618 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 304 | 49.2% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 171 | 27.7% | 47.4% |
| f5 | 63 | 10.2% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 51 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 2.8% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
Igor Glek's chess games
All 3,382 games by Igor Glek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,492 wins, 1,115 draws, 775 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 252 | 125/75/52 | 49.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 171 | 93/47/31 | 54.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 169 | 98/45/26 | 58.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 92 | 44/30/18 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 87 | 47/25/15 | 54.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 64 | 36/13/15 | 56.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 33/10/5 | 68.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 29/8/9 | 63.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 45 | 30/8/7 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 38 | 23/6/9 | 60.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 216 | 73/86/57 | 33.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 149 | 51/38/60 | 34.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 136 | 44/60/32 | 32.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 124 | 57/34/33 | 46.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 108 | 36/40/32 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 107 | 54/21/32 | 50.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 85 | 22/38/25 | 25.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 68 | 30/18/20 | 44.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 59 | 29/20/10 | 49.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 51 | 18/20/13 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,739 | 67th ch-Moscow blitz | B50 |
| Oct 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,718 | Aiaccio Masters Open | B06 |
| May 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,710 | TCh-AUT Blitz 2026 | B50 |
| Jan 2006 | Alexei Shirov | 2,709 | Dresden Porzellan Cup | C47 |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,700 | 67th ch-Moscow blitz | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 314 | 170.5 | 2,297 |
| chT-SUI | 2009 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,526 |
| ch-URS Army | 1988 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1985 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,356 |
| Bonn GSK | 1995 | 29 | 19 | 2,586 |
| Kotov Memorial | 1989 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,516 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,409 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1997 | 21 | 16 | 2,641 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rustem Dautov (12 games) · Eduardas Rozentalis (12 games) · Friso Nijboer (11 games) · Michal Krasenkow (11 games) · Leonid Yudasin (11 games) · Arkadij Naiditsch (11 games) · John T.H. Van der Wiel (10 games) · Vladimir Epishin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Glek's chess games?
3,382 games by Igor Glek, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Glek has played.
What does Igor Glek play on the first move as White?
Across 1,694 games with White in our database, Igor Glek opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Glek answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Igor Glek play as White?
As White, Igor Glek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (252 games, 49.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (171 games, 54.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (169 games, 58.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,699 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Glek play as Black?
As Black, Igor Glek most often plays: French: Classical Variation (216 games, 33.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (149 games, 34.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (136 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,683 games.
What is Igor Glek's FIDE rating?
Igor Glek is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,597 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Igor Glek played?
Our database contains 3,382 games by Igor Glek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,492 wins, 1,115 draws, 775 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Glek?
3,382 games by Igor Glek 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.