Prepare against Glenn Charlton
Canada · World #61,350 classical · FIDE ID 2646129
When preparing against Glenn Charlton, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 79 games by Glenn Charlton, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Glenn Charlton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glenn Charlton 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 28 | 32 | 19 | 35.4% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glenn Charlton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glenn Charlton's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 73.0% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Charlton usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Charlton usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Charlton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Charlton usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Charlton usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Charlton usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
Glenn Charlton's chess games
All 79 games by Glenn Charlton in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 28 wins, 32 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Antoni Wysocki | 2,220 | Fancy Lake Veranda | A35 |
| Jul 2018 | Chris Felix | 2,047 | Halifax | B27 |
| May 2012 | Brendan T Martin | 2,024 | Halifax | B23 |
| May 2012 | Gordon Giacomin | 2,005 | Halifax | B38 |
| Jul 2010 | David Kenney | 1,954 | Fancy Lake Veranda | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 2018 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,994 |
| Fancy Lake Veranda | 2014 | 25 | 16 | 2,078 |
| Halifax Interprovincial Match | 1997 | 5 | 4 | – |
| ch-Nova Scotia | 1996 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Cole Harbour | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,763 |
| ch-Nova Scotia A | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Halifax Open | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,357 |
| Halifax Maritime Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glenn Charlton's chess games?
79 games by Glenn Charlton, from Sep 2022 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 Glenn Charlton has played.
What does Glenn Charlton play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Glenn Charlton opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glenn Charlton answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games).
What openings does Glenn Charlton play as White?
As White, Glenn Charlton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glenn Charlton play as Black?
As Black, Glenn Charlton most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Glenn Charlton's FIDE rating?
Glenn Charlton is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Glenn Charlton played?
Our database contains 79 games by Glenn Charlton, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 32 draws, 19 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glenn Charlton?
79 games by Glenn Charlton 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.