Prepare against Richard Glew
Canada · World #250,950 classical · FIDE ID 2614286
Our database contains 41 games by Richard Glew, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Glew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Glew 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 | 1,745 | 1,806 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Glew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Glew's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Glew usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Glew usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Glew usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
Richard Glew's chess games
All 41 games by Richard Glew in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Ralph Deline | 1,853 | ch-CAN Seniors 65+ | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Arnold McKay | 1,829 | 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | E60 |
| Aug 2015 | Istvan Kiss | 1,791 | ch-CAN Seniors 65+ | D85 |
| Aug 2010 | Thomas R Verny | 1,725 | ch-CAN Seniors | C78 |
| Jul 2016 | Stephen Humphreys | 1,647 | Canadian Open U2000 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-London CC B | 2009 | 11 | 9 | 1,722 |
| Canadian Open U2000 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,648 |
| ch-CAN Seniors 65+ | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,803 |
| ch-CAN Seniors | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,666 |
| 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,905 |
| Guelph Winter Pro-Am U2000 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Glew's chess games?
41 games by Richard Glew, from Sep 2012 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 Richard Glew has played.
What does Richard Glew play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Richard Glew opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Glew answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Richard Glew play as White?
As White, Richard Glew's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Glew play as Black?
As Black, Richard Glew most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Richard Glew's FIDE rating?
Richard Glew is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Richard Glew played?
Our database contains 41 games by Richard Glew, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Glew?
41 games by Richard Glew 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.