Prepare against Frank-Martin Belz
DEU · World #23,510 classical · FIDE ID 12941026
Our database contains 145 games by Frank-Martin Belz, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank-Martin Belz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank-Martin Belz 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 | 2,029 | 2,060 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,003 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 33.8% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank-Martin Belz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank-Martin Belz's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 58 | 84.1% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Belz usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Belz usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Belz usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Belz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Belz usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Frank-Martin Belz's chess games
All 145 games by Frank-Martin Belz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 49 wins, 49 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Ferdinand Unzicker | 2,241 | Reykjavik Open | E91 |
| Feb 2018 | Tobias Wenner | 2,147 | 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | D78 |
| Feb 2020 | Mario Taggatz | 2,145 | Landesliga Sued 1920 | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | David Geffrey Meier | 2,105 | ch-GER Amateurs | A26 |
| Jan 2020 | Armin Wolf | 2,095 | Landesliga Sued 1920 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| Prague Holiday K11 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,016 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,849 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank-Martin Belz's chess games?
145 games by Frank-Martin Belz, from Nov 2011 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 Frank-Martin Belz has played.
What does Frank-Martin Belz play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Frank-Martin Belz opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank-Martin Belz answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Frank-Martin Belz play as White?
As White, Frank-Martin Belz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank-Martin Belz play as Black?
As Black, Frank-Martin Belz most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Frank-Martin Belz's FIDE rating?
Frank-Martin Belz is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Frank-Martin Belz played?
Our database contains 145 games by Frank-Martin Belz, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 49 draws, 47 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank-Martin Belz?
145 games by Frank-Martin Belz 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.