Prepare against Lev Yankelevich
GM · DEU · World #1,218 classical · FIDE ID 24684074
When preparing against Lev Yankelevich, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 7.7% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,273 games by Lev Yankelevich, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lev Yankelevich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Yankelevich 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 | 2,432 | 2,496 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,415 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,379 | 2,444 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,273 | 502 | 473 | 298 | 39.4% |
| As White | 631 | 276 | 247 | 108 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 642 | 226 | 226 | 190 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Yankelevich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Yankelevich's side.
First moves as White (631 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 351 | 55.6% | 62.4% |
| e4 | 188 | 29.8% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 11.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.1% | 57.7% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 128 | 42.7% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 75 | 25.0% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 15.3% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.7% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 4.0% | 79.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 4.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 187 | 86.2% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 24 | 11.1% | 52.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Lev Yankelevich's chess games
All 1,273 games by Lev Yankelevich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 502 wins, 473 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 57 | 23/30/4 | 40.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 22/20/10 | 42.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 20/15/3 | 52.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 9/10/1 | 45.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 44 | 12/18/14 | 27.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 42 | 19/13/10 | 45.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 7/14/8 | 24.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 2/13/11 | 7.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,756 | Titled Tue Late | D05 |
| Apr 2024 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,675 | Sardinia World Open A | E01 |
| Apr 2024 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,640 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
| Feb 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jul 2023 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,617 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 118 | 66 | 2,338 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 21 | 12 | 2,222 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,120 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,505 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 17 | 11 | 2,382 |
| ch-GER Net final U14 | 2011 | 16 | 8 | 1,950 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 15 | 5 | 2,425 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,273 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Yankelevich's chess games?
1,273 games by Lev Yankelevich, from Apr 2009 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 Lev Yankelevich has played.
What does Lev Yankelevich play on the first move as White?
Across 631 games with White in our database, Lev Yankelevich opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Yankelevich answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lev Yankelevich play as White?
As White, Lev Yankelevich's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 631 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Yankelevich play as Black?
As Black, Lev Yankelevich most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 642 games.
What is Lev Yankelevich's FIDE rating?
Lev Yankelevich is currently rated 2,432 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid and 2,379 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Lev Yankelevich played?
Our database contains 1,273 games by Lev Yankelevich, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 502 wins, 473 draws, 298 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Yankelevich?
1,273 games by Lev Yankelevich 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.