Prepare against Zan Belsak
SVN · World #12,357 classical · FIDE ID 14606852
When preparing against Zan Belsak, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 209 games by Zan Belsak, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zan Belsak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zan Belsak 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 | 2,137 | 2,204 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,188 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,124 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 69 | 95 | 45 | 33.0% |
| As White | 107 | 43 | 47 | 17 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 102 | 26 | 48 | 28 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zan Belsak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zan Belsak's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 92.5% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 61.6% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Belsak usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Belsak usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Belsak usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Belsak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Belsak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 95.5% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 75.0% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Zan Belsak's chess games
All 209 games by Zan Belsak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 69 wins, 95 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Georg Mohr | 2,492 | chT-SLO | C42 |
| Aug 2009 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,361 | Ptuj Open | D02 |
| Nov 2012 | Zvonimir Ivekovic | 2,303 | chT2-SLO East | C51 |
| Nov 2014 | Matjaz Justin | 2,292 | 24th chT-SLO | B24 |
| Nov 2014 | Boris Kovac | 2,285 | 24th chT-SLO | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2007 | 18 | 11 | 1,767 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 1,930 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 15 | 9 | 2,079 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2012 | 13 | 11 | 2,306 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,222 |
| ch-SLO U12 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,727 |
| 2nd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zan Belsak's chess games?
209 games by Zan Belsak, from Oct 2008 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 Zan Belsak has played.
What does Zan Belsak play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Zan Belsak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zan Belsak answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zan Belsak play as White?
As White, Zan Belsak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zan Belsak play as Black?
As Black, Zan Belsak most often plays: Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Zan Belsak's FIDE rating?
Zan Belsak is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Zan Belsak played?
Our database contains 209 games by Zan Belsak, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 95 draws, 45 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zan Belsak?
209 games by Zan Belsak 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.