Prepare against Caleb Levi Levitan
IM · ZAF · World #3,610 classical · FIDE ID 14332620
When preparing against Caleb Levi Levitan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,080 games by Caleb Levi Levitan, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Caleb Levi Levitan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caleb Levi Levitan 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 | 2,316 | 2,399 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,235 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,223 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,080 | 408 | 163 | 509 | 37.8% |
| As White | 525 | 218 | 78 | 229 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 555 | 190 | 85 | 280 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caleb Levi Levitan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caleb Levi Levitan's side.
First moves as White (522 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 449 | 86.0% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 39 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 4.2% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 9 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Levitan usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Bf4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 50.7% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 129 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 94 | 54.7% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 77 | 44.8% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Caleb Levi Levitan's chess games
All 1,080 games by Caleb Levi Levitan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 408 wins, 163 draws, 509 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 75 | 37/9/29 | 49.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 21/5/20 | 45.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 42 | 15/4/23 | 35.7% |
| D00 | London System | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 69 | 23/12/34 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 12/11/15 | 31.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 10/6/21 | 27.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34 | 15/4/15 | 44.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 9/7/17 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 7/3/19 | 24.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 16/1/10 | 59.3% |
| D00 | London System | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Apr 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,592 | Titled Tuesday | E04 |
| Nov 2022 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | B88 |
| Apr 2026 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,551 | Titled Tuesday | C72 |
| Apr 2025 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,551 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 807 | 349.5 | 2,183 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,123 |
| ch-RSA | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,283 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Summer IM | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,360 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo GM New Year | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 2,083 |
| Fantastico GM mix 2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caleb Levi Levitan's chess games?
1,080 games by Caleb Levi Levitan, from Aug 2018 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 Caleb Levi Levitan has played.
What does Caleb Levi Levitan play on the first move as White?
Across 522 games with White in our database, Caleb Levi Levitan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caleb Levi Levitan answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Caleb Levi Levitan play as White?
As White, Caleb Levi Levitan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 525 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caleb Levi Levitan play as Black?
As Black, Caleb Levi Levitan most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 555 games.
What is Caleb Levi Levitan's FIDE rating?
Caleb Levi Levitan is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Caleb Levi Levitan played?
Our database contains 1,080 games by Caleb Levi Levitan, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 408 wins, 163 draws, 509 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caleb Levi Levitan?
1,080 games by Caleb Levi Levitan 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.