Prepare against Iwan Schani Ibnu
MYS · World #61,945 classical · FIDE ID 5736684
When preparing against Iwan Schani Ibnu, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Iwan Schani Ibnu, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Iwan Schani Ibnu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iwan Schani Ibnu 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 | 1,849 | 1,849 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,860 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,746 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 34.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iwan Schani Ibnu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iwan Schani Ibnu's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Ibnu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Ibnu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Ibnu usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ibnu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ibnu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Iwan Schani Ibnu's chess games
All 50 games by Iwan Schani Ibnu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Kian Hwa Lim | 1,681 | ch-MAS | C47 |
| Aug 2026 | Yi Chen Tyrus Low | 1,602 | Malaysian Amateur Chess Championship 2026 | C65 |
| Aug 2019 | Muhd Syamsul Arif Nordin | 1,544 | 6th Puchong Open | C15 |
| Aug 2019 | Keshav Palaniappan | 1,467 | 6th Puchong Open | A29 |
| Aug 2019 | Teck Kang Young | 1,453 | 6th Puchong Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur UM KPT Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,345 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,710 |
| 12th Subang Jaya Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,436 |
| 6th Puchong Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,664 |
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,794 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,434 |
| Malaysian Amateur Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-Kuala Lumpur Inter Varsity | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iwan Schani Ibnu's chess games?
50 games by Iwan Schani Ibnu, from Jan 2017 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 Schani Ibnu has played.
What does Iwan Schani Ibnu play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Iwan Schani Ibnu opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iwan Schani Ibnu answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iwan Schani Ibnu play as White?
As White, Iwan Schani Ibnu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iwan Schani Ibnu play as Black?
As Black, Iwan Schani Ibnu most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Iwan Schani Ibnu's FIDE rating?
Iwan Schani Ibnu is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Iwan Schani Ibnu played?
Our database contains 50 games by Iwan Schani Ibnu, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iwan Schani Ibnu?
50 games by Iwan Schani Ibnu 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.