Prepare against Lev Gutman
GM · DEU · World #5,364 classical · FIDE ID 4600177
Our database contains 2,802 games by Lev Gutman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lev Gutman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Gutman 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 | 2,264 | 2,501 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,403 | 2,443 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,441 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,802 | 1,516 | 610 | 675 | 54.1% |
| As White | 1,402 | 840 | 293 | 269 | 59.9% |
| As Black | 1,400 | 676 | 317 | 406 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Gutman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Gutman's side.
First moves as White (1,402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 1,133 | 80.8% | 72.1% |
| d4 | 197 | 14.1% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 33 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 17 | 1.2% | 67.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 72.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gutman usually continues g3 (73.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gutman usually continues g3 (74.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gutman usually continues g3 (61.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gutman usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gutman usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gutman usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (619 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 558 | 90.1% | 61.6% |
| g6 | 43 | 6.9% | 67.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.1% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 443 | 98.2% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Lev Gutman's chess games
All 2,802 games by Lev Gutman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 1,516 wins, 610 draws, 675 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 612 | 361/137/114 | 59.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 187 | 137/26/24 | 73.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 94 | 55/23/16 | 58.5% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 76 | 47/9/20 | 61.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 53 | 28/15/10 | 52.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 42 | 31/5/6 | 73.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 23 | 17/1/5 | 73.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 22 | 13/2/7 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 242 | 113/51/78 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 207 | 93/46/68 | 44.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 157 | 85/34/38 | 54.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 125 | 43/34/47 | 34.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 97 | 36/34/27 | 37.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 93 | 46/26/21 | 49.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 66 | 39/16/11 | 59.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 55 | 31/8/16 | 56.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 28/9/11 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 22/5/11 | 57.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Alexander Graf | 2,630 | ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | E24 |
| Dec 2019 | Tamas Banusz | 2,620 | Bundesliga 1920 | A07 |
| Nov 2002 | Rustem Dautov | 2,617 | 74th ch-GER | D72 |
| Jan 1986 | Anthony Miles | 2,610 | Lugano Open 11 | A04 |
| Feb 2001 | Christopher Lutz | 2,609 | GER CupT prel | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 49 | 42 | 2,506 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2011 | 49 | 42 | 2,435 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1997 | 41 | 24 | 2,493 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 32 | 24 | 2,406 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1993 | 24 | 17 | 2,455 |
| ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | 2003 | 22 | 9 | 2,407 |
| Muenster Open | 1991 | 21 | 16 | 2,557 |
| Giessen Open | 1993 | 21 | 17 | 2,558 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Klaus Bischoff (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Gutman's chess games?
2,802 games by Lev Gutman, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Lev Gutman has played.
What does Lev Gutman play on the first move as White?
Across 1,402 games with White in our database, Lev Gutman opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Gutman answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Lev Gutman play as White?
As White, Lev Gutman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (612 games, 59.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (187 games, 73.3% win rate); Indian Defense (94 games, 58.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,402 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Gutman play as Black?
As Black, Lev Gutman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (242 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (207 games, 44.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (157 games, 54.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,400 games.
What is Lev Gutman's FIDE rating?
Lev Gutman is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,403 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Lev Gutman played?
Our database contains 2,802 games by Lev Gutman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,516 wins, 610 draws, 675 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Gutman?
2,802 games by Lev Gutman 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.