Prepare against Fabio Bellini
IM · Italy · World #1,920 classical · FIDE ID 800252
When preparing against Fabio Bellini, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Fabio Bellini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Bellini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Bellini 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 | 2,387 | 2,518 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,464 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,474 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 265 | 238 | 155 | 40.3% |
| As White | 326 | 140 | 111 | 75 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 332 | 125 | 127 | 80 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Bellini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Bellini's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 303 | 92.9% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 3.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bellini usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bellini usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bellini usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bellini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bellini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bellini usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 34.1% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 30 | 21.7% | 76.7% |
| g6 | 20 | 14.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 13.8% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 35.6% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 30 | 22.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 22.2% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 14.1% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Fabio Bellini's chess games
All 658 games by Fabio Bellini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 265 wins, 238 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 23/16/12 | 45.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 58 | 33/14/11 | 56.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 9/12/14 | 25.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,640 | Mondariz zt 1.1 | B52 |
| May 2002 | Robert Huebner | 2,634 | chT-ITA 34th Final | B22 |
| May 2002 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,633 | chT-ITA 34th sf-B | B07 |
| May 2004 | Sergey Volkov | 2,630 | Canarias en Red Final | A42 |
| Nov 2003 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,561 | ch-EU Internet fin | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 114 | 61.5 | 2,472 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,519 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 20 | 12 | 2,483 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 9 | 2,450 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 10 | 2,566 |
| ch-ITA 46th | 1986 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1988 | 13 | 6 | 2,277 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2011 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Bellini's chess games?
658 games by Fabio Bellini, from Apr 2003 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 Fabio Bellini has played.
What does Fabio Bellini play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Fabio Bellini opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Bellini answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Fabio Bellini play as White?
As White, Fabio Bellini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 326 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Bellini play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Bellini most often plays: Modern Defense (58 games, 56.9% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Fabio Bellini's FIDE rating?
Fabio Bellini is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Fabio Bellini played?
Our database contains 658 games by Fabio Bellini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 238 draws, 155 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Bellini?
658 games by Fabio Bellini 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.