Prepare against Judah Nathan Levitan
FM · ZAF · World #14,130 classical · FIDE ID 14332639
Our database contains 548 games by Judah Nathan Levitan, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Judah Nathan Levitan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Judah Nathan 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 | 2,115 | 2,306 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,975 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 548 | 154 | 61 | 333 | 28.1% |
| As White | 267 | 90 | 25 | 152 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 281 | 64 | 36 | 181 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Judah Nathan Levitan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Judah Nathan Levitan's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 255 | 95.5% | 39.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 4.5% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (37.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Levitan usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Levitan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 86.7% | 25.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 9.6% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 68.5% | 33.6% |
| d5 | 26 | 29.2% | 21.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Judah Nathan Levitan's chess games
All 548 games by Judah Nathan Levitan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 154 wins, 61 draws, 333 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 45 | 15/4/26 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 10/4/18 | 31.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 6/5/37 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,593 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Apr 2025 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| May 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jun 2024 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,422 | Titled Tue Early | B25 |
| Feb 2024 | Kirill Kotlyar | 2,390 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 382 | 123.5 | 2,041 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM New Year | 2024 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Senta Fantastico Open 02 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| IM RR SPENS 2 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| Fantastico GM mix 2 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
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Where can I find Judah Nathan Levitan's chess games?
548 games by Judah Nathan Levitan, from Dec 2018 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 Judah Nathan Levitan has played.
What does Judah Nathan Levitan play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Judah Nathan Levitan opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Judah Nathan Levitan answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Judah Nathan Levitan play as White?
As White, Judah Nathan Levitan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Judah Nathan Levitan play as Black?
As Black, Judah Nathan Levitan most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Judah Nathan Levitan's FIDE rating?
Judah Nathan Levitan is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Judah Nathan Levitan played?
Our database contains 548 games by Judah Nathan Levitan, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 61 draws, 333 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Judah Nathan Levitan?
548 games by Judah Nathan 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.