Prepare against Mario Belli
IM · Peru · World #2,315 classical · FIDE ID 3800300
When preparing against Mario Belli, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 39.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Mario Belli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Belli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario 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 | 2,367 | 2,404 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,385 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 104 | 115 | 37 | 40.6% |
| As White | 123 | 55 | 50 | 18 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 133 | 49 | 65 | 19 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Belli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Belli's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 62.6% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 13.8% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.9% | 81.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Belli usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Belli usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 19.4% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.1% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.5% | 77.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 54.5% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 20.5% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Mario Belli's chess games
All 256 games by Mario Belli 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: 104 wins, 115 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 36 | 18/13/5 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 13/15/5 | 39.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1996 | Vladimir Dimitrov | 2,530 | Olympiad-32 | B09 |
| Nov 2000 | Dashzeveg Sharavdorj | 2,448 | Olympiad-34 | E68 |
| Nov 1988 | Andreas Dueckstein | 2,425 | Olympiad-28 | A29 |
| Jan 1999 | Angel Mera Cedeno | 2,395 | Espe Cup | A29 |
| Dec 1994 | Mohammed Taha Yasen | 2,390 | Olympiad-31 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PER | 2002 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,450 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| 2nd Casa Argentina | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,433 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 8 | 2,499 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,532 |
| ch-PER 44th | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
| Espe Cup | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,450 |
| 1st Lima | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Belli's chess games?
256 games by Mario Belli, 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 Mario Belli has played.
What does Mario Belli play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Mario Belli opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Belli answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Mario Belli play as White?
As White, Mario Belli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Belli play as Black?
As Black, Mario Belli most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Mario Belli's FIDE rating?
Mario Belli is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Mario Belli played?
Our database contains 256 games by Mario Belli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 115 draws, 37 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Belli?
256 games by Mario 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.