Prepare against Ronen Lev
GM · Israel · World #3,079 classical · FIDE ID 2800063
Our database contains 492 games by Ronen Lev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ronen Lev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronen Lev 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 | 2,335 | 2,449 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,350 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 492 | 158 | 181 | 153 | 32.1% |
| As White | 250 | 94 | 94 | 62 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 242 | 64 | 87 | 91 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronen Lev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronen Lev's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 218 | 87.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 10.4% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lev usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lev usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lev usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lev usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 84.7% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 67.0% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 23.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Ronen Lev's chess games
All 492 games by Ronen Lev 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: 158 wins, 181 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 51 | 10/19/22 | 19.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 8/10/14 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Alexei Shirov | 2,610 | 15th Lloyds Bank Open | E95 |
| Oct 2007 | Valerij Popov | 2,580 | 23rd EU-Cup | D26 |
| Jan 1991 | Edvins Kengis | 2,575 | 15th Lloyds Bank Open | A40 |
| Sep 1998 | Lev Psakhis | 2,560 | Herzliya | E15 |
| Jan 1996 | Vitali Golod | 2,555 | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 92 | 43.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1989 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,437 |
| Herzliya | 2017 | 31 | 13 | 2,391 |
| Tel Aviv ASA | 1996 | 27 | 13 | 2,449 |
| ch-ISR | 1994 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,606 |
| Tel Aviv | 1991 | 22 | 11 | 2,473 |
| Bern zt | 1990 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-ISR 24th | 1988 | 14 | 9 | 2,463 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alon Greenfeld (12 games) · Gad Rechlis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronen Lev's chess games?
492 games by Ronen Lev, 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 Ronen Lev has played.
What does Ronen Lev play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Ronen Lev opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronen Lev answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ronen Lev play as White?
As White, Ronen Lev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronen Lev play as Black?
As Black, Ronen Lev most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (51 games, 19.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Ronen Lev's FIDE rating?
Ronen Lev is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ronen Lev played?
Our database contains 492 games by Ronen Lev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 181 draws, 153 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronen Lev?
492 games by Ronen Lev 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.