Prepare against Iwan Cave
United Kingdom · World #12,124 classical · FIDE ID 495948
Our database contains 124 games by Iwan Cave, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iwan Cave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iwan Cave 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 | 2,139 | 2,153 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 48 | 29 | 47 | 38.7% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iwan Cave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iwan Cave's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 73.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.8% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cave usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cave usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cave usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Cave usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Cave usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cave usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 71.0% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 19.4% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Iwan Cave's chess games
All 124 games by Iwan Cave in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Artem Lutsko | 2,414 | Darlington Northumbria Open | C42 |
| Feb 2025 | Mateu Boci | 2,312 | 62nd World Juniors | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Badacsonyi,Stanley | 2,312 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | C47 |
| Nov 2025 | Jonathan L B Blackburn | 2,255 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | C01 |
| Apr 2025 | G Toczek | 2,233 | 69th ch-WLS | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,239 |
| ch-WLS A 68th | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 2,075 |
| 69th ch-WLS | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 2,435 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iwan Cave's chess games?
124 games by Iwan Cave, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Iwan Cave has played.
What does Iwan Cave play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Iwan Cave opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iwan Cave answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iwan Cave play as White?
As White, Iwan Cave's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iwan Cave play as Black?
As Black, Iwan Cave most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Iwan Cave's FIDE rating?
Iwan Cave is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Iwan Cave played?
Our database contains 124 games by Iwan Cave, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iwan Cave?
124 games by Iwan Cave 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.