Prepare against Ivan Werner
Belgium · World #16,617 classical · FIDE ID 204420
When preparing against Ivan Werner, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 123 games by Ivan Werner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Werner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Werner 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 | 2,088 | 2,163 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,118 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,110 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 43 | 17 | 63 | 35.0% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 9 | 32 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 8 | 31 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Werner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Werner's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 92.2% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Werner usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Werner usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 62.1% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Ivan Werner's chess games
All 123 games by Ivan Werner 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,332 | BEL ch-FEFB | D85 |
| Mar 2015 | Marcel Harff | 2,280 | chT-BEL 1415 | C17 |
| Dec 2008 | Benjamin Tonoli | 2,253 | chT-BEL 0809 | C77 |
| Jan 2009 | Frederic Verduyn | 2,225 | chT-BEL 0809 | B07 |
| Oct 2008 | John Cappon | 2,221 | chT-BEL 0809 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 35 | 13 | 1,990 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2009 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,988 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
| Namur Open RNE | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,157 |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,261 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Werner's chess games?
123 games by Ivan Werner, 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 Werner has played.
What does Ivan Werner play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Ivan Werner opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Werner answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ivan Werner play as White?
As White, Ivan Werner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Werner play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Werner most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Ivan Werner's FIDE rating?
Ivan Werner is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Ivan Werner played?
Our database contains 123 games by Ivan Werner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 63 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Werner?
123 games by Ivan Werner 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.