Prepare against Felix Levin
GM · DEU · World #1,459 classical · FIDE ID 4650905
Our database contains 1,747 games by Felix Levin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Levin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Levin 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 | 2,413 | 2,564 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,494 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,495 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,747 | 754 | 716 | 276 | 43.2% |
| As White | 881 | 422 | 363 | 95 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 866 | 332 | 353 | 181 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Levin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Levin's side.
First moves as White (876 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 693 | 79.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 143 | 16.3% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 33 | 3.8% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.6% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Levin usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Levin usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Levin usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 152 | 41.2% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 121 | 32.8% | 65.7% |
| c6 | 67 | 18.2% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 3.5% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 3.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 52.4% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 142 | 46.3% | 60.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Felix Levin's chess games
All 1,747 games by Felix Levin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 754 wins, 716 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 117 | 53/54/10 | 45.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 88 | 48/33/6 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 55 | 18/29/8 | 32.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 51 | 36/14/1 | 70.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 31/9/9 | 63.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 46 | 19/23/4 | 41.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 44 | 26/17/1 | 59.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 14/17/8 | 35.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 19/12/3 | 55.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 14/15/2 | 45.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 77 | 36/21/20 | 46.8% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 76 | 25/33/18 | 32.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 55 | 28/16/11 | 50.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 52 | 12/26/14 | 23.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 10/22/6 | 26.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 22/8/7 | 59.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 7/19/4 | 23.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Axel Bachmann | 2,652 | 34th Benasque Open | A05 |
| Jul 2010 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,639 | 12th Benasque | D31 |
| May 2014 | Andrey Vovk | 2,622 | 3rd Salento Open | C67 |
| Dec 1999 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,617 | Groningen Open | A13 |
| Jan 1994 | Valery A Loginov | 2,610 | 12th Berliner Sommer | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR | 1988 | 28 | 11 | 2,314 |
| Oberhausen Open | 2013 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,425 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 19 | 11 | 2,527 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2003 | 18 | 10 | 2,440 |
| ch-URS51 Semifinal | 1983 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-URS Army | 1989 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,401 |
| Helmond De Legibus Open | 2016 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,406 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,510 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Hausrath (10 games) · Arkadij Rotstein (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Levin's chess games?
1,747 games by Felix Levin, from Apr 2003 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 Felix Levin has played.
What does Felix Levin play on the first move as White?
Across 876 games with White in our database, Felix Levin opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Levin answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Felix Levin play as White?
As White, Felix Levin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (117 games, 45.3% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (55 games, 32.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 881 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Levin play as Black?
As Black, Felix Levin most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 46.8% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 32.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (55 games, 50.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 866 games.
What is Felix Levin's FIDE rating?
Felix Levin is currently rated 2,413 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Felix Levin played?
Our database contains 1,747 games by Felix Levin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 754 wins, 716 draws, 276 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Levin?
1,747 games by Felix Levin 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.