Prepare against Sorin Levay
FM · Romania · World #27,960 classical · FIDE ID 1206354
Our database contains 277 games by Sorin Levay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sorin Levay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sorin Levay 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 | 1,998 | 2,354 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,322 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,302 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 122 | 96 | 59 | 44.0% |
| As White | 138 | 63 | 50 | 25 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 139 | 59 | 46 | 34 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sorin Levay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sorin Levay's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 64.5% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 23.2% | 64.1% |
| g3 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Levay usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Levay usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Levay usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Levay usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Levay usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Levay usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 28.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 27.3% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 38.6% | 70.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 18.2% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Sorin Levay's chess games
All 277 games by Sorin Levay 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: 122 wins, 96 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,380 | Radulescu Memorial | E62 |
| Jun 2003 | Ladislav Kotan | 2,369 | Zemplen Cup Open | C69 |
| Feb 2019 | Gabor Farkas | 2,361 | chT1W-SVK 1819 | B16 |
| Oct 2016 | Istvan Blasko | 2,335 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | D77 |
| Dec 2017 | Ramon Ibanez Aullana | 2,295 | 16th Benidorm Open U2300 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 17 | 9 | 2,268 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,047 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 10 | 2,540 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Vezerkepzo IMA Nov | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,117 |
| 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sorin Levay's chess games?
277 games by Sorin Levay, 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 Sorin Levay has played.
What does Sorin Levay play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Sorin Levay opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sorin Levay answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sorin Levay play as White?
As White, Sorin Levay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sorin Levay play as Black?
As Black, Sorin Levay most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Sorin Levay's FIDE rating?
Sorin Levay is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Sorin Levay played?
Our database contains 277 games by Sorin Levay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 96 draws, 59 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sorin Levay?
277 games by Sorin Levay 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.