Prepare against Wolfgang Gleis
DEU · World #80,434 classical · FIDE ID 1272138
When preparing against Wolfgang Gleis, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Wolfgang Gleis, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Gleis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Gleis 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 | 1,788 | 1,810 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,810 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 37 | 42 | 34 | 32.7% |
| As White | 57 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Gleis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Gleis's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 91.2% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gleis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Gleis usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gleis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Gleis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gleis usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Gleis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Wolfgang Gleis's chess games
All 113 games by Wolfgang Gleis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 37 wins, 42 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Andreas Luft | 2,310 | ch-Regensburg | A51 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Froehlich | 2,270 | 46th Bad Aibling Open | E13 |
| Sep 2000 | Wolfgang Bruening | 1,943 | 2nd Nuremberg Zabo Open | D79 |
| Mar 2008 | Martin Blodig | 1,819 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | E12 |
| Apr 2006 | Siegfried Klimpel | 1,706 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2017 | 48 | 23 | 1,659 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M3 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,497 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,402 |
| 46th Bad Aibling Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| 1st Wittelsbach Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Erbendorf Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-Regensburg | 1995 | 6 | 4 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Gleis's chess games?
113 games by Wolfgang Gleis, from May 2017 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 Wolfgang Gleis has played.
What does Wolfgang Gleis play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Gleis opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Gleis answers 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Gleis play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Gleis's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Gleis play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Gleis most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Wolfgang Gleis's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Gleis is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Gleis played?
Our database contains 113 games by Wolfgang Gleis, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 42 draws, 34 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Gleis?
113 games by Wolfgang Gleis 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.