Prepare against Iwan Cave
United Kingdom · World #14,875 classical · FIDE ID 495948
When preparing against Iwan Cave, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 133 games by Iwan Cave, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 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 | 2,107 | 2,153 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 54 | 29 | 50 | 40.6% |
| As White | 66 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 26 | 14 | 27 | 38.8% |
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 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 74.2% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.6% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cave usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cave usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cave usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cave usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cave usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cave usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 66.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Iwan Cave's chess games
All 133 games by Iwan Cave in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 54 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 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% |
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Artem Lutsko | 2,414 | Darlington Northumbria Open | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Stanley Badacsonyi | 2,312 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | C47 |
| Feb 2025 | Mateu Boci | 2,312 | 62nd World Juniors | B30 |
| Sep 2026 | Daqi Mao | 2,277 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C03 |
| Nov 2025 | Jonathan L B Blackburn | 2,255 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,239 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,201 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 2,075 |
| ch-WLS A 68th | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| 70th ch-WLS 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iwan Cave's chess games?
133 games by Iwan Cave, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 66 games with White in our database, Iwan Cave opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iwan Cave answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% 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: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 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 (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Iwan Cave's FIDE rating?
Iwan Cave is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Iwan Cave played?
Our database contains 133 games by Iwan Cave, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iwan Cave?
133 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.