Prepare against Michel Bellardi
France · World #71,197 classical · FIDE ID 622397
When preparing against Michel Bellardi, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 87 games by Michel Bellardi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Bellardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Bellardi 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 | 1,817 | 2,071 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 30 | 18 | 39 | 34.5% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 6 | 23 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Bellardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Bellardi's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 74.4% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 25.6% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bellardi usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bellardi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bellardi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bellardi usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bellardi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bellardi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Michel Bellardi's chess games
All 87 games by Michel Bellardi 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Andreas Van Elst | 2,236 | Toulouse CEIT Open | B23 |
| May 2003 | Alain Chaillot | 2,194 | 26th Syre Memorial Open | A25 |
| Jan 2003 | Christophe Roset | 2,163 | Paris Open A | C33 |
| Jan 1999 | Frederic Saez | 2,154 | Avoine Open 14th | B03 |
| Jul 2002 | Thierry Georgelin | 2,140 | ch-Paris Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,267 |
| 14th ch-NATO | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,307 |
| 12th ch-NATO | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,112 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| Toulouse CEIT Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 17th ch-NATO | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 5 | 1 | 1,886 |
| 24th Syre Memorial Open | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Bellardi's chess games?
87 games by Michel Bellardi, 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 Michel Bellardi has played.
What does Michel Bellardi play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Michel Bellardi opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Bellardi answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michel Bellardi play as White?
As White, Michel Bellardi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Bellardi play as Black?
As Black, Michel Bellardi most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Michel Bellardi's FIDE rating?
Michel Bellardi is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michel Bellardi played?
Our database contains 87 games by Michel Bellardi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Bellardi?
87 games by Michel Bellardi 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.