Prepare against Bela Arato
Hungary · World #24,525 classical · FIDE ID 707694
Our database contains 212 games by Bela Arato, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Arato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Arato 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 | 2,021 | 2,156 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 70 | 56 | 86 | 33.0% |
| As White | 109 | 42 | 23 | 44 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 103 | 28 | 33 | 42 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Arato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Arato's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 99.1% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Arato usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arato usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arato usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Arato usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 94.2% | 43.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Bela Arato's chess games
All 212 games by Bela Arato 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: 70 wins, 56 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E66 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Gaspard Mathe | 2,345 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | C42 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,280 | ch-HUN U16 | B31 |
| Jan 1998 | Szabolcs Jr. Baranyai | 2,270 | Nyiregyhaza Open | C14 |
| Jan 1995 | Simon Jakob | 2,250 | 4th Cseppko Open | B72 |
| Apr 2011 | Sandor Javor | 2,249 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U16 | 1995 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,255 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,107 |
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Arato's chess games?
212 games by Bela Arato, 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 Bela Arato has played.
What does Bela Arato play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Bela Arato opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Arato answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bela Arato play as White?
As White, Bela Arato's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Arato play as Black?
As Black, Bela Arato most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Bela Arato's FIDE rating?
Bela Arato is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Bela Arato played?
Our database contains 212 games by Bela Arato, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 56 draws, 86 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Arato?
212 games by Bela Arato 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.