Prepare against Iwan Ellien
France · World #120,331 classical · FIDE ID 45150990
When preparing against Iwan Ellien, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Iwan Ellien, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iwan Ellien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iwan Ellien 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 | 1,673 | 1,805 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 38.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iwan Ellien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iwan Ellien's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ellien usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ellien usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ellien usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ellien usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Iwan Ellien's chess games
All 42 games by Iwan Ellien in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Herve Lefebvre | 2,226 | 24th Bethune Open | C37 |
| Mar 2003 | Cedric Bleuzen | 2,037 | 7th Guingamp Open | C12 |
| Mar 2003 | Lionel Simon | 1,750 | 7th Guingamp Open | C00 |
| Oct 2004 | Yannick Le Razavet | 1,720 | chT3-FRA 0405 | A05 |
| Oct 2001 | Alain Ollivier | 1,670 | 7th Fouesnant Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 7th Guingamp Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 7th Fouesnant Open | 2001 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 1,873 |
| 9th Fouesnant Open | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,522 |
| Fouesnant Open 06th | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,058 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,984 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iwan Ellien's chess games?
42 games by Iwan Ellien, from Nov 2016 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 Iwan Ellien has played.
What does Iwan Ellien play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Iwan Ellien opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iwan Ellien answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Iwan Ellien play as White?
As White, Iwan Ellien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iwan Ellien play as Black?
As Black, Iwan Ellien most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Iwan Ellien's FIDE rating?
Iwan Ellien is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Iwan Ellien played?
Our database contains 42 games by Iwan Ellien, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iwan Ellien?
42 games by Iwan Ellien 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.