Prepare against Michael Glinzk
DEU · World #33,113 classical · FIDE ID 24633097
Our database contains 56 games by Michael Glinzk, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Glinzk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Glinzk 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 | 1,969 | 2,058 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 26 | 8 | 22 | 46.4% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Glinzk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Glinzk's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Glinzk usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Glinzk usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Glinzk usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Glinzk's chess games
All 56 games by Michael Glinzk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Norbert Esser | 2,199 | 21st Goch Open | B17 |
| Oct 2010 | Jurijs Vasiljevs | 2,175 | 21st Goch Open | E12 |
| Oct 2009 | Vegar Koi Gandrud | 2,170 | 20th Goch Open | A52 |
| Sep 2014 | Andre Krueger | 2,163 | 25th Goch Open | B25 |
| Oct 2009 | Marcus Dehn | 2,121 | 20th Goch Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,747 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Glinzk's chess games?
56 games by Michael Glinzk, from Apr 2007 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 Glinzk has played.
What does Michael Glinzk play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Glinzk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Glinzk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Glinzk play as White?
As White, Michael Glinzk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Glinzk play as Black?
As Black, Michael Glinzk most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michael Glinzk's FIDE rating?
Michael Glinzk is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Michael Glinzk played?
Our database contains 56 games by Michael Glinzk, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Glinzk?
56 games by Michael Glinzk 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.