Prepare against Istvan Bellan
Hungary · World #64,743 classical · FIDE ID 725781
When preparing against Istvan Bellan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 95 games by Istvan Bellan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Bellan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Bellan 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 | 1,839 | 2,199 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 24 | 18 | 53 | 25.3% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Bellan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Bellan's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 86.4% | 31.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.1% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bellan usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bellan usually continues d4 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bellan usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Bellan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bellan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 80.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Istvan Bellan's chess games
All 95 games by Istvan Bellan 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A72 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Ferenc Heinrich | 2,279 | 3rd Cerbona Open | B25 |
| Jul 2015 | Laszlo Szollosi | 2,158 | 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | D79 |
| Apr 2007 | Sandor Halpert | 2,154 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | E77 |
| Jan 1995 | Pal Toth | 2,130 | 14th Zalakaros Open | A07 |
| Jul 2001 | Attila Csorbai | 2,127 | 3rd Cerbona Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2003 | 13 | 1 | 1,785 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| 3rd Cerbona Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 4th Budapest Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| 14th Zalakaros Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| Budapest Open 08 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Bellan's chess games?
95 games by Istvan Bellan, 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 Istvan Bellan has played.
What does Istvan Bellan play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Istvan Bellan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Bellan answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Istvan Bellan play as White?
As White, Istvan Bellan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Bellan play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Bellan most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Istvan Bellan's FIDE rating?
Istvan Bellan is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Istvan Bellan played?
Our database contains 95 games by Istvan Bellan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 53 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Bellan?
95 games by Istvan Bellan 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.