Prepare against Lev Razhnou
FIDE · World #68,355 classical · FIDE ID 13530119
When preparing against Lev Razhnou, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Lev Razhnou, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lev Razhnou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Razhnou 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 | 1,827 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,900 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,852 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 23 | 3 | 30 | 41.1% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 41.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 411 rated games against 371 different opponents, across 58 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 116 | 50 | 18 | 48 | 43.1% | 1,634 | 1,597 | 8 |
| Rapid | 165 | 69 | 12 | 84 | 41.8% | 1,683 | 1,587 | 5 |
| Blitz | 93 | 38 | 6 | 49 | 40.9% | 1,841 | 1,745 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 218 | 61 | 22 | 135 | 28.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 83 | 46 | 16 | 21 | 55.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 53 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 20 | 6 | 22 | 1,858 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 102 | 39 | 13 | 50 | 1,863 | 1,786 |
| 2024 | 167 | 73 | 21 | 73 | 1,736 | 1,681 |
| 2023 | 80 | 34 | 2 | 44 | 1,483 | 1,393 |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,154 | 887 |
Where Lev Razhnou has played
England (35) · Belarus (11) · Spain (10) · Albania (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Razhnou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Razhnou's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 51.9% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 48.1% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Razhnou usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Razhnou usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Razhnou usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 38.5% score
- …f5 (31% of these games) — Razhnou usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Razhnou usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Razhnou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Lev Razhnou's chess games
All 56 games by Lev Razhnou in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Avadhoot Lokesh Bhakti Brahme | 2,223 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A84 |
| Mar 2026 | Susan K Lalic | 2,195 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A40 |
| Jan 2026 | Artjom Gurevich | 2,101 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - January 2026 | D11 |
| Jan 2026 | Junhao Xian | 2,059 | Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - January 2026 | A50 |
| Apr 2026 | Patrick Damodaran | 2,038 | Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,128 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,845 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,851 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,741 |
| 4th London Mindsports Rapid Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,786 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - January 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Razhnou's chess games?
56 games by Lev Razhnou, from May 2023 to Oct 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 Razhnou has played.
What does Lev Razhnou play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Lev Razhnou opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Razhnou answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lev Razhnou play as White?
As White, Lev Razhnou's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Razhnou play as Black?
As Black, Lev Razhnou most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Lev Razhnou's FIDE rating?
Lev Razhnou is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lev Razhnou played?
Our database contains 56 games by Lev Razhnou, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Razhnou?
56 games by Lev Razhnou 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.