Prepare against Alexey Beletsky
Russia · World #7,995 classical · FIDE ID 4148908
Our database contains 321 games by Alexey Beletsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Beletsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Beletsky 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 | 2,205 | 2,439 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,385 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,305 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 151 | 94 | 76 | 47.0% |
| As White | 154 | 78 | 52 | 24 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 167 | 73 | 42 | 52 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Beletsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Beletsky's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 44.2% | 66.2% |
| e4 | 53 | 34.4% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 11.0% | 73.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.5% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Beletsky usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Beletsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Beletsky usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Beletsky usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Beletsky usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Beletsky usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 61.3% | 73.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.0% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 67.6% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 23.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Alexey Beletsky's chess games
All 321 games by Alexey Beletsky 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: 151 wins, 94 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 25/6/7 | 65.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Ivan Popov | 2,531 | 3rd Moscow Open | D11 |
| Sep 2024 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,507 | Satka Magnezit Group Cup | A67 |
| Feb 2007 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,502 | 3rd Moscow Open | D97 |
| Jul 2002 | Dmitry Bocharov | 2,475 | RUS-Cup03 | E00 |
| Jun 2013 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,455 | 17th Izmailov Memorial Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | 2012 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,245 |
| Koltsovo Open | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,304 |
| Naukograd Koltsovo Open | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,251 |
| ch-Tomsk | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,206 |
| 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| Novosibirsk Sputnik Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,345 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Beletsky's chess games?
321 games by Alexey Beletsky, 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 Alexey Beletsky has played.
What does Alexey Beletsky play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Alexey Beletsky opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Beletsky answers 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexey Beletsky play as White?
As White, Alexey Beletsky's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Beletsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Beletsky most often plays: Alekhine Defense (38 games, 65.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Alexey Beletsky's FIDE rating?
Alexey Beletsky is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alexey Beletsky played?
Our database contains 321 games by Alexey Beletsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 94 draws, 76 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Beletsky?
321 games by Alexey Beletsky 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.