Prepare against David Gluckman
IM · ZAF · World #10,638 classical · FIDE ID 14300010
Our database contains 341 games by David Gluckman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Gluckman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gluckman 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 | 2,160 | 2,356 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,153 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,254 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 106 | 124 | 111 | 31.1% |
| As White | 173 | 51 | 68 | 54 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 168 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gluckman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gluckman's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 43.4% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 28.9% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 19.3% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Gluckman usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gluckman usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gluckman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gluckman usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gluckman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gluckman usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 51.8% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 30 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 64.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 35.4% | 44.1% |
David Gluckman's chess games
All 341 games by David Gluckman 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: 106 wins, 124 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 44 | 17/14/13 | 38.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jeroen Piket | 2,590 | 16th Interzonal | E62 |
| Mar 2002 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,509 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | C01 |
| Jan 1992 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,490 | Biel MTO Open | D85 |
| Aug 2009 | Salome Melia | 2,441 | 24th Athens Acropolis Open A | B52 |
| Sep 1996 | Alberto David | 2,435 | Olympiad-32 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2014 | 62 | 34 | 2,255 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,221 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,076 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,378 |
| 16th Interzonal | 1993 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,342 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4 | 2,263 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gluckman's chess games?
341 games by David Gluckman, 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 David Gluckman has played.
What does David Gluckman play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, David Gluckman opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gluckman answers 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does David Gluckman play as White?
As White, David Gluckman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gluckman play as Black?
As Black, David Gluckman most often plays: Alekhine Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is David Gluckman's FIDE rating?
David Gluckman is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Jan 2004).
How many games has David Gluckman played?
Our database contains 341 games by David Gluckman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 124 draws, 111 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gluckman?
341 games by David Gluckman 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.