Prepare against Volker Glatz
DEU · World #115,571 classical · FIDE ID 12973645
When preparing against Volker Glatz, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Volker Glatz, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Glatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Glatz 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 | 1,686 | 1,710 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 8.7% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Glatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Glatz's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 43.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Glatz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Glatz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Glatz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Glatz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Glatz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Glatz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Volker Glatz's chess games
All 46 games by Volker Glatz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 4 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Herbert Kiefer | 1,866 | 4th Arber Open Seniors | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Rudolf Reichert | 1,845 | 2nd Arber Open Seniors | A21 |
| Jun 2015 | Anton Koenigl | 1,767 | ch-Niederbayern Seniors | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Arber Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,498 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,613 |
| 2nd Arber Open Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,555 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,483 |
| ch-Niederbayern Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,475 |
| 3rd Arber Seniors Open | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Glatz's chess games?
46 games by Volker Glatz, from Sep 2014 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 Volker Glatz has played.
What does Volker Glatz play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Volker Glatz opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Glatz answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Volker Glatz play as White?
As White, Volker Glatz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Glatz play as Black?
As Black, Volker Glatz most often plays: Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Volker Glatz's FIDE rating?
Volker Glatz is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Volker Glatz played?
Our database contains 46 games by Volker Glatz, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (8.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Glatz?
46 games by Volker Glatz 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.