Prepare against Joseph F. Bellissimo
Canada · World #10,161 classical · FIDE ID 2609843
Our database contains 456 games by Joseph F. Bellissimo, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph F. Bellissimo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph F. Bellissimo 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 | 2,167 | 2,222 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,104 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,103 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 456 | 185 | 49 | 222 | 40.6% |
| As White | 230 | 98 | 22 | 110 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 226 | 87 | 27 | 112 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph F. Bellissimo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph F. Bellissimo's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 229 | 99.6% | 47.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bellissimo usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bellissimo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bellissimo usually continues d4 (34.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Bellissimo usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 101 | 91.0% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 97.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Joseph F. Bellissimo's chess games
All 456 games by Joseph F. Bellissimo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 185 wins, 49 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 75 | 35/6/34 | 46.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 13/0/8 | 61.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 40 | 16/4/20 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/3/16 | 32.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,658 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Apr 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,642 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Feb 2022 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,621 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Feb 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| May 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,586 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 309 | 124.5 | 2,252 |
| Canadian Qual Online | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,312 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,290 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| American World Cup Q Prelim | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,321 |
| Toronto NAYCC U14 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph F. Bellissimo's chess games?
456 games by Joseph F. Bellissimo, from Jan 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 Joseph F. Bellissimo has played.
What does Joseph F. Bellissimo play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Joseph F. Bellissimo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph F. Bellissimo answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Joseph F. Bellissimo play as White?
As White, Joseph F. Bellissimo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph F. Bellissimo play as Black?
As Black, Joseph F. Bellissimo most often plays: French: Classical Variation (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Joseph F. Bellissimo's FIDE rating?
Joseph F. Bellissimo is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Joseph F. Bellissimo played?
Our database contains 456 games by Joseph F. Bellissimo, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 49 draws, 222 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph F. Bellissimo?
456 games by Joseph F. Bellissimo 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.