Prepare against Glyn D Pugh
United Kingdom · World #83,000 classical · FIDE ID 411442
When preparing against Glyn D Pugh, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 102 games by Glyn D Pugh, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Glyn D Pugh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glyn D Pugh 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 | 1,779 | 1,885 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 24 | 33 | 45 | 23.5% |
| As White | 53 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glyn D Pugh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glyn D Pugh's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 73.6% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 26.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pugh usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pugh usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pugh usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pugh usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pugh usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Pugh usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 70.0% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Glyn D Pugh's chess games
All 102 games by Glyn D Pugh in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Colin S Crouch | 2,346 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B01 |
| Oct 2020 | David A Scott | 2,122 | chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | C11 |
| Nov 2012 | Alain Dekker | 2,097 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | C18 |
| Nov 2023 | Luke Gostelow | 2,039 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E24 |
| Mar 2023 | George Horan | 2,002 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,854 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,149 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,820 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glyn D Pugh's chess games?
102 games by Glyn D Pugh, from Jun 2013 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 Glyn D Pugh has played.
What does Glyn D Pugh play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Glyn D Pugh opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glyn D Pugh answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Glyn D Pugh play as White?
As White, Glyn D Pugh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glyn D Pugh play as Black?
As Black, Glyn D Pugh most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Glyn D Pugh's FIDE rating?
Glyn D Pugh is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Glyn D Pugh played?
Our database contains 102 games by Glyn D Pugh, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glyn D Pugh?
102 games by Glyn D Pugh 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.