Prepare against Andrei Belozerov
GM · Russia · World #2,188 classical · FIDE ID 4120213
Our database contains 1,157 games by Andrei Belozerov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Belozerov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Belozerov 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 | 2,373 | 2,558 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,375 | 2,601 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,397 | 2,566 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,157 | 510 | 321 | 326 | 44.1% |
| As White | 595 | 295 | 165 | 135 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 562 | 215 | 156 | 191 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Belozerov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Belozerov's side.
First moves as White (595 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 52.9% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 230 | 38.7% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 4.4% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 24 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Belozerov usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Belozerov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Belozerov usually continues d4 (72.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Belozerov usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Belozerov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Belozerov usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 45.6% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 86 | 31.4% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 40 | 14.6% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.6% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 48.6% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 86 | 48.0% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Andrei Belozerov's chess games
All 1,157 games by Andrei Belozerov 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: 510 wins, 321 draws, 326 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 46 | 26/7/13 | 56.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 42 | 20/16/6 | 47.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 49 | 16/18/15 | 32.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 46 | 16/11/19 | 34.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Quang Liem Le | 2,713 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Aug 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,707 | Botvinnik Memorial Blitz Open | D11 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexei Shirov | 2,693 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2004 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,686 | RUS Cup Qualifier 5 | B29 |
| Apr 2000 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,684 | 7th chT-RUS | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 345 | 198 | 2,375 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2009 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,535 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,458 |
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2013 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,459 |
| chT2-RUS | 2007 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,568 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 1997 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1997 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,379 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 21 | 9 | 2,470 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Loskutov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Belozerov's chess games?
1,157 games by Andrei Belozerov, 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 Andrei Belozerov has played.
What does Andrei Belozerov play on the first move as White?
Across 595 games with White in our database, Andrei Belozerov opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Belozerov answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrei Belozerov play as White?
As White, Andrei Belozerov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 56.5% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 595 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Belozerov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Belozerov most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 562 games.
What is Andrei Belozerov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Belozerov is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,375 in rapid and 2,397 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Andrei Belozerov played?
Our database contains 1,157 games by Andrei Belozerov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 510 wins, 321 draws, 326 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Belozerov?
1,157 games by Andrei Belozerov 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.