Prepare against Umberto Belloni
Italy · World #136,919 classical · FIDE ID 815446
When preparing against Umberto Belloni, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 0.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 338 games by Umberto Belloni, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Umberto Belloni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umberto Belloni 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 | 1,628 | 1,968 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,768 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,682 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 103 | 92 | 143 | 30.5% |
| As White | 174 | 52 | 51 | 71 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 164 | 51 | 41 | 72 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umberto Belloni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umberto Belloni's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 73.6% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 44 | 25.3% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Belloni usually continues c3 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Belloni usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Belloni usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Belloni usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Belloni usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Belloni usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 91 | 96.8% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 89.8% | 38.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Umberto Belloni's chess games
All 338 games by Umberto Belloni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 103 wins, 92 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 73 | 24/26/23 | 32.9% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 0/7/9 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 34 | 11/13/10 | 32.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Timothy Dann | 2,119 | 05th Chioggia Open A | D00 |
| Oct 2005 | Hans Thieme | 2,091 | 15th Wch Seniors | B40 |
| Feb 2005 | Alessandro Bonafede | 2,089 | 5th Alta Padovana Open | B30 |
| Jul 2004 | Carlo Cetro | 2,042 | 2nd Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | A36 |
| Oct 2005 | John Cleal | 2,035 | 15th Wch Seniors | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Wch Seniors | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 18th Padova Open A | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| 6th Padova Open A | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| 8th Padova Open | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,617 |
| 10th Padova Open A | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
| 9th Padova Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 13th Padova Open A | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umberto Belloni's chess games?
338 games by Umberto Belloni, from Apr 2004 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 Umberto Belloni has played.
What does Umberto Belloni play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Umberto Belloni opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umberto Belloni answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Umberto Belloni play as White?
As White, Umberto Belloni's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (73 games, 32.9% win rate); London System (16 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umberto Belloni play as Black?
As Black, Umberto Belloni most often plays: French Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Umberto Belloni's FIDE rating?
Umberto Belloni is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Umberto Belloni played?
Our database contains 338 games by Umberto Belloni, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 92 draws, 143 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umberto Belloni?
338 games by Umberto Belloni 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.