Prepare against Giorgio Belli
FM · Italy · World #8,263 classical · FIDE ID 2808833
Our database contains 444 games by Giorgio Belli, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Belli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Belli 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 | 2,200 | 2,303 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 137 | 76 | 231 | 30.9% |
| As White | 223 | 74 | 38 | 111 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 221 | 63 | 38 | 120 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Belli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Belli's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 97.8% | 41.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Belli usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Belli usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Belli usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 49.5% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 36 | 39.6% | 31.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.7% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 87.7% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Giorgio Belli's chess games
All 444 games by Giorgio Belli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 137 wins, 76 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 9/9/17 | 25.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Benjamin Bok | 2,587 | Titled Tue Late | E36 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,539 | Titled Tue Late | C67 |
| Jul 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,491 | Titled Tue Late | B81 |
| May 2023 | Evandro Amorim Barbosa | 2,491 | Titled Tue Late | B92 |
| Aug 2024 | Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero | 2,487 | Titled Tue Late | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 248 | 89 | 2,187 |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| ch-ITA sf 82nd | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,057 |
| 2nd Isola del Sole Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 18th Trieste Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| 77th ITA-ch U20 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Belli's chess games?
444 games by Giorgio Belli, from Jul 2013 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 Giorgio Belli has played.
What does Giorgio Belli play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Giorgio Belli opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Belli answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Belli play as White?
As White, Giorgio Belli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 25.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Belli play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Belli most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Giorgio Belli's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Belli is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Giorgio Belli played?
Our database contains 444 games by Giorgio Belli, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 76 draws, 231 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Belli?
444 games by Giorgio Belli 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.