Prepare against Chris J Bellers
United Kingdom · World #47,981 classical · FIDE ID 433730
When preparing against Chris J Bellers, expect 1.c4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Chris J Bellers, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris J Bellers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris J Bellers 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 | 1,901 | 2,029 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,119 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 22 | 35 | 23 | 27.5% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris J Bellers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris J Bellers's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Bellers usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bellers usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bellers usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bellers usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bellers usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Bellers usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Chris J Bellers's chess games
All 80 games by Chris J Bellers in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 22 wins, 35 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Prasath.T.S Malola | 2,069 | 4th Bournemouth Open | B27 |
| Nov 2014 | Thomas Goldie | 1,989 | chT2b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A24 |
| Jul 2014 | Richard H Donaghay | 1,956 | ch-BCF Seniors | A26 |
| Apr 2025 | James N H Hawkins | 1,931 | English Seniors 65+ | B06 |
| Jul 2014 | William Phillips | 1,925 | ch-BCF Seniors | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1,834 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,992 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,815 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
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Where can I find Chris J Bellers's chess games?
80 games by Chris J Bellers, from May 2013 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 Chris J Bellers has played.
What does Chris J Bellers play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Chris J Bellers opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris J Bellers answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris J Bellers play as White?
As White, Chris J Bellers's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris J Bellers play as Black?
As Black, Chris J Bellers most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Chris J Bellers's FIDE rating?
Chris J Bellers is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Chris J Bellers played?
Our database contains 80 games by Chris J Bellers, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 35 draws, 23 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris J Bellers?
80 games by Chris J Bellers 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.