Prepare against Ivan Waldmann
FM · Hungary · World #18,828 classical · FIDE ID 701416
Our database contains 214 games by Ivan Waldmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Waldmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Waldmann 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 | 2,067 | 2,245 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 48 | 119 | 47 | 22.4% |
| As White | 106 | 28 | 63 | 15 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 108 | 20 | 56 | 32 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Waldmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Waldmann's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 96.2% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Ivan Waldmann's chess games
All 214 games by Ivan Waldmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 119 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/15/4 | 20.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Pal Petran | 2,415 | HUN-Open | C54 |
| Jan 1997 | Arpad Boronyak | 2,325 | chT-HUN 9697 | B23 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Kuklin | 2,320 | chT-HUN | B42 |
| May 1985 | Zoltan Nemeth | 2,250 | Elekes Memorial 09 | B48 |
| Oct 2017 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,220 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 20 | 10 | 2,198 |
| Zamardi IM | 1980 | 15 | 3 | 2,121 |
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 15 | 6 | 2,235 |
| HUN-Open | 1981 | 13 | 7 | 2,338 |
| Elekes Memorial-07 Group B | 1982 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| Bonneweg | 1982 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,425 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Waldmann's chess games?
214 games by Ivan Waldmann, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Waldmann has played.
What does Ivan Waldmann play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Ivan Waldmann opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Waldmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Waldmann play as White?
As White, Ivan Waldmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Waldmann play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Waldmann most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Ivan Waldmann's FIDE rating?
Ivan Waldmann is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ivan Waldmann played?
Our database contains 214 games by Ivan Waldmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 119 draws, 47 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Waldmann?
214 games by Ivan Waldmann 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.