Prepare against Anthony Levin
United States · World #24,040 classical · FIDE ID 30940680
When preparing against Anthony Levin, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Anthony Levin, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Levin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Levin 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 | 2,026 | 2,065 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,978 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 28 | 20 | 52 | 28.0% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 7 | 29 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Levin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Levin's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 85.1% | 36.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 36.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (32.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Levin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Levin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Levin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Anthony Levin's chess games
All 100 games by Anthony Levin in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 28 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Tom Friedel | 2,295 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Aug 2022 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 2,292 | Titled Tue Late | B91 |
| Apr 2022 | Jacob Templen Grave | 2,246 | Titled Tue Late | D12 |
| Apr 2022 | Pablo Lalanne | 2,208 | Titled Tue Late | D32 |
| Mar 2022 | Uliana Yeshchenko | 2,097 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 54 | 13 | 1,952 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| 108th Edward Lasker Mem | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,942 |
| Marshall Premier Jun 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,189 |
| Marshall February Under 2400 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,017 |
| 2026 Marshall Monthly U2400 | July | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,087 |
| 2026 Marshall Monthly U2400 | September | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 109th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Levin's chess games?
100 games by Anthony Levin, from May 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 Anthony Levin has played.
What does Anthony Levin play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Anthony Levin opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Levin answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Anthony Levin play as White?
As White, Anthony Levin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 11.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Levin play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Levin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Anthony Levin's FIDE rating?
Anthony Levin is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Anthony Levin played?
Our database contains 100 games by Anthony Levin, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Levin?
100 games by Anthony Levin 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.