Prepare against Bogdan Belyakov
IM · Russia · World #2,987 classical · FIDE ID 24104795
When preparing against Bogdan Belyakov, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 20.7% over 82 games.
Our database contains 1,665 games by Bogdan Belyakov, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Belyakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Belyakov 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 | 2,340 | 2,513 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,524 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,543 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,665 | 639 | 545 | 481 | 38.4% |
| As White | 831 | 349 | 277 | 205 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 834 | 290 | 268 | 276 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Belyakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Belyakov's side.
First moves as White (831 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 811 | 97.6% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 1.9% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Belyakov usually continues c3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Belyakov usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Belyakov usually continues d4 (56.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Belyakov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Belyakov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Belyakov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 301 | 90.7% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 3.9% | 69.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 305 | 87.9% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 30 | 8.6% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Bogdan Belyakov's chess games
All 1,665 games by Bogdan Belyakov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 639 wins, 545 draws, 481 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 182 | 79/59/44 | 43.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 88 | 36/31/21 | 40.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 18/10/7 | 51.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 11/7/16 | 32.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 31 | 9/11/11 | 29.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 31 | 16/11/4 | 51.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 17/6/6 | 58.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 104 | 49/30/25 | 47.1% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 82 | 17/32/33 | 20.7% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 60 | 15/21/24 | 25.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 50 | 11/16/23 | 22.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 49 | 15/18/16 | 30.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 46 | 15/14/17 | 32.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 9/12/12 | 27.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,752 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,709 | ch-EU rapid | B08 |
| Oct 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,694 | ch-RUS blitz | B22 |
| Dec 2018 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,682 | Wch Rapid | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | David Navara | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 337 | 196 | 2,419 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 53 | 22 | 2,418 |
| chT2-RUS | 2023 | 47 | 28.5 | 2,510 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,398 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 40 | 17 | 2,520 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 40 | 19 | 2,468 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,430 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,390 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Bocharov (19 games) · Aleksei Pridorozhni (17 games) · Artyom Timofeev (16 games) · Dmitry Kokarev (10 games) · Boris Savchenko (10 games)
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Where can I find Bogdan Belyakov's chess games?
1,665 games by Bogdan Belyakov, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Bogdan Belyakov has played.
What does Bogdan Belyakov play on the first move as White?
Across 831 games with White in our database, Bogdan Belyakov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Belyakov answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Belyakov play as White?
As White, Bogdan Belyakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (182 games, 43.4% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 40.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (35 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 831 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Belyakov play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Belyakov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (104 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (82 games, 20.7% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 834 games.
What is Bogdan Belyakov's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Belyakov is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Bogdan Belyakov played?
Our database contains 1,665 games by Bogdan Belyakov, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 639 wins, 545 draws, 481 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Belyakov?
1,665 games by Bogdan Belyakov 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.