Prepare against Manfred Glienke
IM · DEU · World #10,434 classical · FIDE ID 4603702
Our database contains 793 games by Manfred Glienke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Glienke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Glienke 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 | 2,163 | 2,338 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,196 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 793 | 268 | 316 | 209 | 33.8% |
| As White | 400 | 149 | 157 | 94 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 393 | 119 | 159 | 115 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Glienke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Glienke's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 51.5% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 20.5% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 50 | 12.5% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 49 | 12.3% | 60.2% |
| f4 | 10 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Glienke usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Glienke usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Glienke usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Glienke usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 64.1% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 26 | 14.4% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 17 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 108 | 78.8% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 14.6% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Manfred Glienke's chess games
All 793 games by Manfred Glienke 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: 268 wins, 316 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 108 | 37/41/30 | 34.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 31 | 7/17/7 | 22.6% |
| A48 | London System | 29 | 18/3/8 | 62.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 52 | 11/22/19 | 21.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 28 | 4/19/5 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,590 | 18th Bled Open | A48 |
| Aug 1983 | Gennadi Sosonko | 2,585 | ch-GER International06 DSB Mephisto | D05 |
| Jul 2005 | Suat Atalik | 2,561 | Dresden ZMD Open | D67 |
| Jan 1999 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,550 | Berlin | A07 |
| Nov 1998 | Robert Rabiega | 2,525 | 70th ch-GER | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,227 |
| Berlin Open | 1999 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,349 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 16 | 10 | 2,309 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,310 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,382 |
| ch-GER International06 DSB Mephisto | 1983 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Glienke's chess games?
793 games by Manfred Glienke, 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 Manfred Glienke has played.
What does Manfred Glienke play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Manfred Glienke opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Glienke answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Manfred Glienke play as White?
As White, Manfred Glienke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (108 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 22.6% win rate); London System (29 games, 62.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Glienke play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Glienke most often plays: Indian Defense (52 games, 21.2% win rate); Philidor (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Manfred Glienke's FIDE rating?
Manfred Glienke is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (May 2010).
How many games has Manfred Glienke played?
Our database contains 793 games by Manfred Glienke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 268 wins, 316 draws, 209 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Glienke?
793 games by Manfred Glienke 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.