Prepare against Steffen Glaser
DEU · World #36,879 classical · FIDE ID 24636207
Our database contains 52 games by Steffen Glaser, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Glaser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Glaser 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 | 1,950 | 2,086 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 32.7% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Glaser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Glaser's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 77.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Glaser usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Glaser usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Glaser usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Glaser usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Glaser usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Glaser usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Steffen Glaser's chess games
All 52 games by Steffen Glaser in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Sven Horn | 2,107 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D78 |
| Jun 2007 | Mike Rosa | 2,098 | 10th Rhein Main Open | B22 |
| Jun 2007 | Thomas Biegel | 2,054 | 10th Rhein Main Open | B13 |
| Jun 2007 | Tobias Kroll | 1,967 | 10th Rhein Main Open | B07 |
| May 2018 | Wolf Dieter Meisser | 1,935 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| 11th Rhein Main Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,366 |
| 10th Rhein Main Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,419 |
| 2nd Cologne Longerich Open | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 1,882 |
| 15th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Glaser's chess games?
52 games by Steffen Glaser, from Jul 2008 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 Steffen Glaser has played.
What does Steffen Glaser play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Steffen Glaser opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Glaser answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Steffen Glaser play as White?
As White, Steffen Glaser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Glaser play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Glaser most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Steffen Glaser's FIDE rating?
Steffen Glaser is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Steffen Glaser played?
Our database contains 52 games by Steffen Glaser, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Glaser?
52 games by Steffen Glaser 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.