Glek Igor V. (07.11.1961)

German Grandmaster born in Russia. Writer and coach. Graduate in engineering/economics from Moscow University. Co-champion of Russia in 1995.

Best results: Kotov Memorial Odessa 1989, 2-4^th; Krumbach Open 1991, 1-3^rd; Lippstadt GM 1992, 1^stt; Stare Mesto 1992, 1^st; Antwerp Open 1993, 1-3^rd; 1-4^th Wichern Open 1994, 1^st ; Le Touquet Open 1994, 1^st; Bonn GSK 1995, 1^st; Copenhagen Open 1995, 2^nd ; Recklinghausen GM 1995, 1^st; Haifa 1996, 2^nd; Vlissingen Open 1997, 1^st; Capelle la Grande 1998, 1^st; Budapest FS 1998, 1-2^nd; Porto San Giorgio Open 1998 and 2000, 1-2^nd; Bad Wiesee 1998, 2-3^rd; Bad Zwesten Open 2000, 1-4^th; Paris championship 2000, 1-9^nd; Zwesten Open 2001, 1-2^nd; Grieshem GM 2002, 2^nd; Zwolle Open 2002, 1-2^nd.

A participant in the 1997 World Championship and in the 1997 European Team Championship with Germany.

He is a co-founder of the ACP (Association of Chess Professionals).

Peak rating: 2670 in 1996, he was ranked world number 12.