Prepare against Guy Levin
IM · Israel · World #1,028 classical · FIDE ID 2824213
When preparing against Guy Levin, expect 1.c4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 732 games by Guy Levin, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guy Levin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy 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 | 2,449 | 2,487 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,416 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,424 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 732 | 298 | 275 | 159 | 40.7% |
| As White | 377 | 171 | 137 | 69 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 355 | 127 | 138 | 90 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Levin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Levin's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 120 | 31.8% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 106 | 28.1% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 103 | 27.3% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 47 | 12.5% | 71.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 61.7% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Levin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Levin usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Levin usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Levin usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Levin usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 50.3% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 59 | 32.6% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 17 | 9.4% | 26.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 7.7% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 84.3% | 64.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 14.7% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Guy Levin's chess games
All 732 games by Guy Levin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 298 wins, 275 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 22/17/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 18/9/14 | 43.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 17/12/1 | 56.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 35 | 16/16/3 | 45.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/8/14 | 26.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 0/6/8 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,629 | TCh-ESP Div 1 2026 | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Ivan Saric | 2,623 | CECLUB Primera Division Linares 2026 | A46 |
| Apr 2026 | Elham Amar | 2,586 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D35 |
| May 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | A54 |
| Nov 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,571 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,457 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 27 | 17 | 2,318 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,386 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 15 | 11 | 2,437 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,455 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,436 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,510 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yahli Sokolovsky (13 games) · Eytan Rozen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Levin's chess games?
732 games by Guy Levin, from Oct 2015 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 Guy Levin has played.
What does Guy Levin play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Guy Levin opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Levin answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Guy Levin play as White?
As White, Guy Levin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (44 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Levin play as Black?
As Black, Guy Levin most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Guy Levin's FIDE rating?
Guy Levin is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,487 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Guy Levin played?
Our database contains 732 games by Guy Levin, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 275 draws, 159 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Levin?
732 games by Guy 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.