Prepare against Enzo Bellafiore
Italy · World #122,667 classical · FIDE ID 841722
When preparing against Enzo Bellafiore, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 91 games by Enzo Bellafiore, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enzo Bellafiore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enzo Bellafiore 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 | 1,666 | 1,867 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,740 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 37 | 16 | 38 | 40.7% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enzo Bellafiore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enzo Bellafiore's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 68.2% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Bellafiore usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bellafiore usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Bellafiore usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Bellafiore usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Bellafiore usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Bellafiore usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 37.5% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
Enzo Bellafiore's chess games
All 91 games by Enzo Bellafiore in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Lorenzo Razzano | 1,967 | 24th Ivrea Autumn Cup | C00 |
| Nov 2012 | Denis Paonessa | 1,845 | 23rd Ivrea Autumn Cup | B03 |
| Feb 2010 | Lorenzo Renzini | 1,746 | Ivrea Eporediese Open 27th | A21 |
| Mar 2010 | Matteo Bonino | 1,729 | 14th Ivrea Open | D35 |
| Mar 2010 | Ivano Raccanello | 1,727 | 14th Ivrea Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,722 |
| 23rd Ivrea Autumn Cup | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| Gallipoli Salento Open 9th | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,754 |
| 26th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,728 |
| 30th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,804 |
| 29th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,695 |
| 24th Ivrea Autumn Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,743 |
| 21st Ivrea Autumn | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enzo Bellafiore's chess games?
91 games by Enzo Bellafiore, from Jan 2009 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 Enzo Bellafiore has played.
What does Enzo Bellafiore play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Enzo Bellafiore opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enzo Bellafiore answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Enzo Bellafiore play as White?
As White, Enzo Bellafiore's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enzo Bellafiore play as Black?
As Black, Enzo Bellafiore most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Enzo Bellafiore's FIDE rating?
Enzo Bellafiore is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Enzo Bellafiore played?
Our database contains 91 games by Enzo Bellafiore, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enzo Bellafiore?
91 games by Enzo Bellafiore 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.