Prepare against Michael Belousek
Czechia · World #24,085 classical · FIDE ID 317381
Our database contains 85 games by Michael Belousek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Belousek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Belousek 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 | 2,024 | 2,167 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,049 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 16 | 34 | 35 | 18.8% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 48 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Belousek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Belousek's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 81.1% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Belousek usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Belousek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Belousek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Belousek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Belousek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Belousek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 26.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Michael Belousek's chess games
All 85 games by Michael Belousek 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: 16 wins, 34 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Pavel Nemec | 2,300 | chTV-CZE 0001 | E62 |
| Jun 2005 | Oswald Buergi | 2,170 | 21st Rail 4 Countries | E60 |
| Jan 2005 | Karel Svihel | 2,165 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | A48 |
| Nov 2008 | Josef Svanda | 2,157 | chT2D-CZE 0809 | B22 |
| Jan 2003 | Tomas Vavrinec | 2,128 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,092 |
| chT2d-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,149 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,974 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,031 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,867 |
| chT2V-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,988 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Belousek's chess games?
85 games by Michael Belousek, 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 Michael Belousek has played.
What does Michael Belousek play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michael Belousek opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Belousek answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Belousek play as White?
As White, Michael Belousek's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Belousek play as Black?
As Black, Michael Belousek most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Michael Belousek's FIDE rating?
Michael Belousek is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael Belousek played?
Our database contains 85 games by Michael Belousek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 34 draws, 35 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Belousek?
85 games by Michael Belousek 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.