Prepare against Frederic Belva
Belgium · World #29,180 classical · FIDE ID 205885
Our database contains 30 games by Frederic Belva, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frederic Belva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederic Belva 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 | 1,990 | 2,072 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,937 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
| As White | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederic Belva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederic Belva's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 91.7% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 92% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Belva usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Belva usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Belva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Frederic Belva's chess games
All 30 games by Frederic Belva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Benny Todts | 2,028 | ch-BEL Open | B00 |
| Oct 2010 | Dominique Charlier | 1,867 | ch-Ligue Namur Luxembourg | A05 |
| Aug 2005 | Errol Delcour | 1,756 | 4th Charleroi Open | B00 |
| Aug 2003 | Christophe Cottenier | 1,636 | 2nd Charleroi Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,975 |
| BEL Elite February Open | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1,837 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,117 |
| 4th Charleroi Open | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,847 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | – |
| ch-Ligue Namur Luxembourg | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,102 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,995 |
| 18th Le Touquet Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederic Belva's chess games?
30 games by Frederic Belva, from Jul 2004 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 Frederic Belva has played.
What does Frederic Belva play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Frederic Belva opens with 1.Nf3 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederic Belva answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Frederic Belva play as White?
As White, Frederic Belva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederic Belva play as Black?
As Black, Frederic Belva most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Frederic Belva's FIDE rating?
Frederic Belva is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Frederic Belva played?
Our database contains 30 games by Frederic Belva, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederic Belva?
30 games by Frederic Belva 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.