Prepare against Bela Botlik
Hungary · World #28,891 classical · FIDE ID 790095
When preparing against Bela Botlik, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 63 games by Bela Botlik, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Botlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Botlik 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 | 1,992 | 2,051 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,974 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,091 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 31 | 15 | 17 | 49.2% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Botlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Botlik's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 58.6% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Botlik usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Botlik usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Botlik usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Botlik usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Botlik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Botlik usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Bela Botlik's chess games
All 63 games by Bela Botlik in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Andras Orosz | 2,225 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | D00 |
| Jun 2017 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,193 | Budapest FS06 FM | C18 |
| Jan 2023 | Tamas Feher | 2,153 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | A34 |
| Mar 2019 | Mihaly Domany | 2,138 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | A57 |
| Apr 2023 | Gyorgy Jr. Adam | 2,103 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,176 |
| 8th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,245 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Botlik's chess games?
63 games by Bela Botlik, from Aug 2015 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 Botlik has played.
What does Bela Botlik play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Bela Botlik opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Botlik answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Bela Botlik play as White?
As White, Bela Botlik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Botlik play as Black?
As Black, Bela Botlik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Bela Botlik's FIDE rating?
Bela Botlik is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Bela Botlik played?
Our database contains 63 games by Bela Botlik, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Botlik?
63 games by Bela Botlik 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.