Prepare against Alexandr Belytsky
FM · Russia · World #9,913 classical · FIDE ID 4148533
Our database contains 44 games by Alexandr Belytsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Belytsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Belytsky 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 | 2,171 | 2,370 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,284 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,183 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 40.9% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Belytsky usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Belytsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Belytsky usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Belytsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Belytsky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
Alexandr Belytsky's chess games
All 44 games by Alexandr Belytsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Artur Kogan | 2,555 | 16th ch-EU | D75 |
| Feb 2004 | Veniamin Sergeev | 2,407 | Moscow Aeroflot Open B | B41 |
| Jun 2008 | Victor A Bojarinov | 2,299 | 5th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Mem | B31 |
| Jun 2010 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,221 | Kefar Sava schev | C77 |
| Jul 2016 | Yair Parkhov | 2,162 | 3rd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| Kefar Sava schev | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,986 |
| 5th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Mem | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,391 |
| 3rd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| chT-ISR | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,186 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,406 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,330 |
| 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Belytsky's chess games?
44 games by Alexandr Belytsky, from Apr 2003 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 Alexandr Belytsky has played.
What does Alexandr Belytsky play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alexandr Belytsky opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Belytsky answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Belytsky play as White?
As White, Alexandr Belytsky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Belytsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Belytsky most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alexandr Belytsky's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Belytsky is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Alexandr Belytsky played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alexandr Belytsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Belytsky?
44 games by Alexandr Belytsky 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.