Prepare against Joseph Levine
IM · United States · World #2,175 classical · FIDE ID 30940346
Our database contains 596 games by Joseph Levine, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Levine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Levine 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 | 2,374 | 2,451 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,351 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 227 | 131 | 238 | 38.1% |
| As White | 296 | 121 | 66 | 109 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 300 | 106 | 65 | 129 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Levine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Levine's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 296 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Levine usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Levine usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Levine usually continues d3 (48.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 130 | 98.5% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 85 | 75.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 23.9% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Joseph Levine's chess games
All 596 games by Joseph Levine in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 227 wins, 131 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 64 | 29/6/29 | 45.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 15/13/18 | 32.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 50 | 19/12/19 | 38.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 11/10/20 | 26.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 14/5/18 | 37.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 5/10/19 | 14.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Sep 2020 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,673 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Apr 2021 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,606 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,587 | San Jose 1000 GM 07 | A17 |
| Sep 2021 | Emilio Cordova | 2,556 | Redmond PNWCC Artist Point | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 240 | 113 | 2,290 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,350 |
| New York Winter GM A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-Washington State | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 3rd Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,451 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM GM-A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,425 |
| San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,282 |
| Budapest SixDays 08 GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Levine's chess games?
596 games by Joseph Levine, from Jul 2017 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 Joseph Levine has played.
What does Joseph Levine play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Joseph Levine opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Levine answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Joseph Levine play as White?
As White, Joseph Levine's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Levine play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Levine most often plays: French: Classical Variation (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Joseph Levine's FIDE rating?
Joseph Levine is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Joseph Levine played?
Our database contains 596 games by Joseph Levine, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 131 draws, 238 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Levine?
596 games by Joseph Levine 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.