Prepare against Tal Levitan
FM · Israel · World #6,098 classical · FIDE ID 2804603
When preparing against Tal Levitan, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Tal Levitan, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tal Levitan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tal Levitan 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 | 2,245 | 2,328 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,169 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,176 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 86 | 59 | 107 | 34.1% |
| As White | 126 | 53 | 26 | 47 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 33 | 60 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tal Levitan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tal Levitan's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 89.7% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 10.3% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Levitan usually continues c3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Levitan usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Levitan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Levitan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 94.3% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
Tal Levitan's chess games
All 252 games by Tal Levitan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 86 wins, 59 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 12/6/20 | 31.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Leon Livaic | 2,514 | 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | B22 |
| Mar 2023 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,472 | 23rd ch-EU | B22 |
| Dec 2022 | Eytan Rozen | 2,448 | ch-ISR 41st | B51 |
| Dec 2022 | Yeshaayahu Tzidkiya | 2,444 | ch-ISR 41st | B27 |
| Jun 2024 | Alfonso Llorente Zaro | 2,440 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 76 | 36.5 | 2,269 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,459 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| Wch U08 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,760 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-ISR 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tal Levitan's chess games?
252 games by Tal Levitan, from Sep 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 Tal Levitan has played.
What does Tal Levitan play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Tal Levitan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tal Levitan answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Tal Levitan play as White?
As White, Tal Levitan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tal Levitan play as Black?
As Black, Tal Levitan most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Tal Levitan's FIDE rating?
Tal Levitan is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (May 2023).
How many games has Tal Levitan played?
Our database contains 252 games by Tal Levitan, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 59 draws, 107 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tal Levitan?
252 games by Tal Levitan 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.