Michal Krasenkow vs Igor Glek
GM Michal Krasenkow (2505) · GM Igor Glek (2420)
Michal Krasenkow and Igor Glek have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Krasenkow leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Glek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasenkow with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Glek with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Glek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Glek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Michal Krasenkow | Igor Glek | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | V GM Sveshnikov Evgeny rapid memorial 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | GM Sveshnikov Evgeny blitz memorial 2026 |
| Jun 2024 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Kardla Hiiumaa Brewery Open |
| Aug 2002 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Jan 1994 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Geneve Open |
| Jan 1989 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Kotov Memorial |
| Jan 1989 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-URS sf Moscow |
| Jan 1988 | Michal Krasenkow | Igor Glek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-URS otbor56 |
| Jan 1987 | Michal Krasenkow | Igor Glek | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-URS Army |
| Jan 1986 | Michal Krasenkow | Igor Glek | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-URS otbor |
| Jan 1985 | Igor Glek | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | URS |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michal Krasenkow and Igor Glek?
In 11 recorded games, Michal Krasenkow has 1 wins, Igor Glek has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Michal Krasenkow and Igor Glek played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Michal Krasenkow and Igor Glek play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.