Prepare against Glenn C Flear
GM · United Kingdom · World #3,484 classical · FIDE ID 400165
Our database contains 2,544 games by Glenn C Flear, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Glenn C Flear's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glenn C Flear 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 | 2,319 | 2,527 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,462 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,450 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,544 | 1,085 | 978 | 481 | 42.6% |
| As White | 1,257 | 618 | 440 | 199 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 1,287 | 467 | 538 | 282 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glenn C Flear's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glenn C Flear's side.
First moves as White (1,257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,245 | 99.0% | 66.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 0.9% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Flear usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Flear usually continues c4 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Flear usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Flear usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Flear usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Flear usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (538 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 537 | 99.8% | 60.8% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (408 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 370 | 90.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 6.6% | 59.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Glenn C Flear's chess games
All 2,544 games by Glenn C Flear 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: 1,085 wins, 978 draws, 481 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 148 | 81/57/10 | 54.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 145 | 79/44/22 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 104 | 46/38/20 | 44.2% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 99 | 45/41/13 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 85 | 45/31/9 | 52.9% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 68 | 22/25/21 | 32.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 55 | 21/25/9 | 38.2% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 44 | 22/9/13 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 15/14/13 | 35.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 40 | 24/14/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 193 | 42/94/57 | 21.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 108 | 51/36/21 | 47.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 95 | 36/43/16 | 37.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 66 | 26/26/14 | 39.4% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 63 | 19/30/14 | 30.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 57 | 23/22/12 | 40.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 55 | 15/29/11 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 52 | 23/20/9 | 44.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 51 | 23/14/14 | 45.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 13/19/9 | 31.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Joel Lautier | 2,678 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | D47 |
| Jan 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,670 | Caplin Hastings Online | E73 |
| Jul 2019 | Christian Bauer | 2,646 | Saint Affrique Open 27th | D45 |
| Jan 1986 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,645 | London | A11 |
| Jun 2016 | Romain Edouard | 2,641 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 66 | 41 | 2,518 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 58 | 23.5 | 2,410 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,413 |
| Montpellier Open A | 2001 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,513 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 27 | 18 | 2,417 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 24 | 17 | 2,321 |
| ch-BCF | 1988 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,582 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2008 | 21 | 13 | 2,531 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eric Prie (22 games) · Jean-Pierre Boudre (16 games) · Anthony C. Kosten (16 games) · Mark L Hebden (16 games) · Keith C Arkell (14 games) · Stuart C Conquest (12 games) · Anatoli Vaisser (12 games) · H James Plaskett (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glenn C Flear's chess games?
2,544 games by Glenn C Flear, 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 Glenn C Flear has played.
What does Glenn C Flear play on the first move as White?
Across 1,257 games with White in our database, Glenn C Flear opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glenn C Flear answers 1...e5 (100% of games), 1...a6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Glenn C Flear play as White?
As White, Glenn C Flear's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (148 games, 54.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (145 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (104 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glenn C Flear play as Black?
As Black, Glenn C Flear most often plays: Slav Defense (193 games, 21.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (108 games, 47.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (95 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,287 games.
What is Glenn C Flear's FIDE rating?
Glenn C Flear is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,527 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Glenn C Flear played?
Our database contains 2,544 games by Glenn C Flear, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,085 wins, 978 draws, 481 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glenn C Flear?
2,544 games by Glenn C Flear 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.