Prepare against Benjamin Belus
Slovakia · World #44,704 classical · FIDE ID 14915405
Our database contains 292 games by Benjamin Belus, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Belus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Belus 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 | 1,915 | 2,009 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,967 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 79 | 72 | 141 | 27.1% |
| As White | 151 | 38 | 42 | 71 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 141 | 41 | 30 | 70 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Belus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Belus's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 59.6% | 39.4% |
| c4 | 40 | 26.5% | 38.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 13.9% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 39.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Belus usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Belus usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Belus usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 38.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Belus usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Belus usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Belus usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 95.2% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 94.4% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Belus's chess games
All 292 games by Benjamin Belus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 79 wins, 72 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/7/17 | 35.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Karel Kratochvil | 2,179 | chT2D-SVK 2223 | D61 |
| Oct 2009 | Anton Koval | 2,170 | Tatry Open | B05 |
| Oct 2008 | Juraj Krajnak | 2,162 | chT2D-SVK 0809 | C14 |
| Oct 2022 | Lukas Varga | 2,125 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | A17 |
| Mar 2010 | Erik Oprea | 2,114 | Bratislava | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 36 | 13.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 1,884 |
| Bratislava | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,002 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,066 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Belus's chess games?
292 games by Benjamin Belus, from Jul 2007 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 Benjamin Belus has played.
What does Benjamin Belus play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Benjamin Belus opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Belus answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Belus play as White?
As White, Benjamin Belus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Belus play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Belus most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Benjamin Belus's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Belus is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (May 2013).
How many games has Benjamin Belus played?
Our database contains 292 games by Benjamin Belus, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 72 draws, 141 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Belus?
292 games by Benjamin Belus 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.