GM Igor Glek

GermanyGermany
Born 1961
Elo2452
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Igor Glek is a Russian-born German Grandmaster, trainer, and chess theorist who earned his title in 1990. His repertoire spans the French Classical, the Three Knights Game, and the Sicilian Moscow Variation, reflecting his broad theoretical knowledge. He has also contributed significantly to chess literature.

Igor Glek

Associated Openings

As White

C46Three Knights Game97 games
B51Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation43 games
B52Sicilian Defence: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... Bd743 games

As Black

C11French Defense: Classical Variation136 games
C12French Defence, Classical Variation: 1.e4 e6 2.d4...... Bb461 games

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