Prepare against Yves Belet
CHE · World #146,748 classical · FIDE ID 1350005
When preparing against Yves Belet, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 65 games by Yves Belet, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yves Belet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Belet 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 | 1,602 | 1,752 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,707 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,711 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 10 | 33 | 33.8% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yves Belet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yves Belet's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 87.5% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 44.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Belet usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Belet usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Belet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Belet usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Belet usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Belet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Yves Belet's chess games
All 65 games by Yves Belet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Marc Schaerer | 1,755 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | D63 |
| Jan 2022 | Chloe Longepierre | 1,587 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | C95 |
| Mar 2022 | Ludovic Babel | 1,548 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | B01 |
| Sep 2022 | Khalil Mebarek | 1,418 | 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | C66 |
| Nov 2021 | Oldrich Fryc | 1,357 | 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainpalais Open | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,485 |
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,731 |
| 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,463 |
| TDL Open | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,774 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Belet's chess games?
65 games by Yves Belet, from Jan 2022 to Aug 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 Yves Belet has played.
What does Yves Belet play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Yves Belet opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Belet answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Yves Belet play as White?
As White, Yves Belet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Belet play as Black?
As Black, Yves Belet most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Yves Belet's FIDE rating?
Yves Belet is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Yves Belet played?
Our database contains 65 games by Yves Belet, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Belet?
65 games by Yves Belet 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.