Prepare against Christopher A Levy
United Kingdom · World #80,496 classical · FIDE ID 431320
When preparing against Christopher A Levy, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Christopher A Levy, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christopher A Levy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher A Levy 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 | 1,787 | 1,828 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,818 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,829 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher A Levy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher A Levy's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Levy usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Levy usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Levy usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Levy usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Levy usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Levy usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Christopher A Levy's chess games
All 35 games by Christopher A Levy in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Ian G Matthew | 1,860 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | B33 |
| Nov 2019 | Jagdeep Dhemrait | 1,834 | London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | B08 |
| Dec 2018 | Xavier Cowan | 1,734 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Len Cotter | 1,700 | London Classic Open | D00 |
| Feb 2013 | Jeremy Hudson | 1,594 | Hampstead Open U2200 02 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,615 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 05 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,560 |
| London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 |
| Bedford e2e4 U2000 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,673 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,808 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 02 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,728 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 8th-10th May 2026 - Major Under 2000 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,728 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher A Levy's chess games?
35 games by Christopher A Levy, from May 2013 to Aug 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 Christopher A Levy has played.
What does Christopher A Levy play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Christopher A Levy opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher A Levy answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Christopher A Levy play as White?
As White, Christopher A Levy's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher A Levy play as Black?
As Black, Christopher A Levy most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Christopher A Levy's FIDE rating?
Christopher A Levy is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Christopher A Levy played?
Our database contains 35 games by Christopher A Levy, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher A Levy?
35 games by Christopher A Levy 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.