Prepare against Jozef Belan
Slovakia · World #23,519 classical · FIDE ID 14900742
Our database contains 238 games by Jozef Belan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Belan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Belan 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 | 2,100 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 2,041 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,050 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 80 | 62 | 96 | 33.6% |
| As White | 124 | 41 | 30 | 53 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 39 | 32 | 43 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Belan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Belan's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 34 | 27.4% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 24.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.6% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Belan usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Belan usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Belan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Belan usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Belan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Belan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 91.4% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 62.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Jozef Belan's chess games
All 238 games by Jozef Belan 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: 80 wins, 62 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,400 | Bratislava Open | A16 |
| Jan 1995 | Lukas Chmelik | 2,330 | Sala Open | B90 |
| Oct 2007 | Attila Dolnik | 2,180 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Vojtech Szaraz | 2,180 | chT3B-SVK 0203 | C44 |
| Jan 1999 | Kvetoslav Rakay | 2,172 | chT3B-SVK 9900 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,053 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 2,008 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,924 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Belan's chess games?
238 games by Jozef Belan, 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 Jozef Belan has played.
What does Jozef Belan play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Jozef Belan opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Belan answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jozef Belan play as White?
As White, Jozef Belan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Belan play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Belan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Jozef Belan's FIDE rating?
Jozef Belan is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jozef Belan played?
Our database contains 238 games by Jozef Belan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 62 draws, 96 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Belan?
238 games by Jozef Belan 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.