Prepare against Lev Zilbermintz
United States · World #42,234 classical · FIDE ID 2038510
Our database contains 49 games by Lev Zilbermintz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lev Zilbermintz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Zilbermintz 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 | 1,925 | 2,038 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 69.4% |
| As White | 27 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 77.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 59.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Zilbermintz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Zilbermintz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Zilbermintz usually continues e4 (80.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zilbermintz usually continues f3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zilbermintz usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Lev Zilbermintz's chess games
All 49 games by Lev Zilbermintz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Diego Mussanti | 2,327 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | C41 |
| Jan 1992 | Yuri Zaderman | 2,310 | New York Open | D00 |
| Jan 1992 | Ronald Young | 2,305 | New York Open | D00 |
| Mar 2009 | Ricardo Darruda | 2,293 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | A40 |
| Mar 2009 | Felipe Alvarenga Massarioli | 2,068 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 17 | 14 | 2,417 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,430 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 6 | 6 | – |
| New York Open | 1992 | 4 | 4 | 2,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Zilbermintz's chess games?
49 games by Lev Zilbermintz, from Jul 2008 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 Zilbermintz has played.
What does Lev Zilbermintz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Lev Zilbermintz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Zilbermintz answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lev Zilbermintz play as White?
As White, Lev Zilbermintz's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (15 games, 80.0% win rate); Paleface Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Zilbermintz play as Black?
As Black, Lev Zilbermintz most often plays: Englund Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Lev Zilbermintz's FIDE rating?
Lev Zilbermintz is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Lev Zilbermintz played?
Our database contains 49 games by Lev Zilbermintz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (69.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Zilbermintz?
49 games by Lev Zilbermintz 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.