Prepare against Glen Gratz
CM · United States · World #33,572 classical · FIDE ID 2006103
Our database contains 113 games by Glen Gratz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Glen Gratz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glen Gratz 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 | 1,966 | 2,261 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,231 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 37 | 14 | 62 | 32.7% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 7 | 24 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 7 | 38 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glen Gratz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glen Gratz's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gratz usually continues Qh5 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gratz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gratz usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 56.8% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 43.2% | 34.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| b5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Glen Gratz's chess games
All 113 games by Glen Gratz 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: 37 wins, 14 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Pablo Ollier | 2,398 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Jan 1991 | Arthur Bisguier | 2,365 | National Open | C58 |
| Jan 1991 | Robert Seltzer | 2,350 | New York Open | B90 |
| Jan 1997 | Gregory Shahade | 2,325 | Chicago Open | B52 |
| Jan 1995 | Edward Friedman | 2,290 | Chicago Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2018 | 40 | 15 | 1,979 |
| 95th US Open | 1994 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| Chicago Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,391 |
| Illinois Open | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 1,866 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 2,042 |
| Chicago US Masters | 1996 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
| Illinois Open 1 | 1993 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,205 |
| Midwest Masters | 1982 | 4 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glen Gratz's chess games?
113 games by Glen Gratz, 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 Glen Gratz has played.
What does Glen Gratz play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Glen Gratz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glen Gratz answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...b5 (13% of games).
What openings does Glen Gratz play as White?
As White, Glen Gratz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glen Gratz play as Black?
As Black, Glen Gratz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Glen Gratz's FIDE rating?
Glen Gratz is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Glen Gratz played?
Our database contains 113 games by Glen Gratz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 14 draws, 62 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glen Gratz?
113 games by Glen Gratz 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.