Prepare against Michael Glienke
DEU · World #100,514 classical · FIDE ID 4673379
When preparing against Michael Glienke, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%).
Our database contains 69 games by Michael Glienke, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Glienke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,728 | 1,830 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,834 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,849 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 18 | 11 | 40 | 26.1% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Glienke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Glienke's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Glienke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 29.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Glienke's chess games
All 69 games by Michael Glienke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Peter Bohnhoff | 2,065 | 18th chT-GER Betriebe | A85 |
| May 2009 | Gabriele Beccaris | 2,048 | Porto Mannu Open | A32 |
| Apr 2014 | Andre Jaeger | 1,997 | ch-Berlin QT | D90 |
| May 2009 | Guido Salzano | 1,984 | Porto Mannu Open | B26 |
| May 2009 | Luigi Caglio | 1,961 | Porto Mannu Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,668 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,943 |
| 18th chT-GER Betriebe | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,718 |
| 1st Bad Zwesten Open | 1997 | 7 | 1 | – |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,744 |
| 18th Prague Open B | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Glienke's chess games?
69 games by Michael Glienke, from Apr 2009 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 Michael Glienke has played.
What does Michael Glienke play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Glienke opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Glienke answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Glienke play as White?
As White, Michael Glienke's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Glienke play as Black?
As Black, Michael Glienke most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Michael Glienke's FIDE rating?
Michael Glienke is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Michael Glienke played?
Our database contains 69 games by Michael Glienke, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Glienke?
69 games by Michael 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.