Prepare against Niklas Iwanziw
DEU · World #41,434 classical · FIDE ID 24647101
Our database contains 205 games by Niklas Iwanziw, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Iwanziw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Iwanziw 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 | 1,929 | 1,985 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 73 | 52 | 80 | 35.6% |
| As White | 101 | 36 | 26 | 39 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 104 | 37 | 26 | 41 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 96.0% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Iwanziw usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Iwanziw usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Iwanziw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Iwanziw usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Iwanziw usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 76.0% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 65.7% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 31.4% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Niklas Iwanziw's chess games
All 205 games by Niklas Iwanziw in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 73 wins, 52 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Dimo Werner | 2,237 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | D31 |
| Jun 2011 | Dirk Bender | 2,123 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | A20 |
| Jul 2009 | Carsten Steinle | 2,105 | Dortmund Open | E38 |
| May 2009 | Safihalla Rahimi | 2,104 | 4th Main Vogelsberg Open | E35 |
| Apr 2011 | Gerd Erich Keuth | 2,098 | 65th ch-Hessen Gr-A+B | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 1,483 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Hessenliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| Hessenliga 1921 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Iwanziw's chess games?
205 games by Niklas Iwanziw, from Oct 2006 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 Niklas Iwanziw has played.
What does Niklas Iwanziw play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Niklas Iwanziw opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Iwanziw answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Niklas Iwanziw play as White?
As White, Niklas Iwanziw's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Iwanziw play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Iwanziw most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Niklas Iwanziw's FIDE rating?
Niklas Iwanziw is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Niklas Iwanziw played?
Our database contains 205 games by Niklas Iwanziw, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 52 draws, 80 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Iwanziw?
205 games by Niklas Iwanziw 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.