Prepare against Julen Boluda Costa
Spain · World #37,496 classical · FIDE ID 54788099
Our database contains 65 games by Julen Boluda Costa, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julen Boluda Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julen Boluda Costa 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 | 1,947 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 40 | 3 | 22 | 61.5% |
| As White | 30 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julen Boluda Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julen Boluda Costa's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 62.5% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Costa usually continues g3 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Costa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Julen Boluda Costa's chess games
All 65 games by Julen Boluda Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 40 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Joaquin Vila Antunez | 2,158 | X Open Internacional Rápidas Quart de Poblet | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Sergio Gimeno Simo | 2,086 | VI Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | ? |
| Jul 2026 | David Cortijo Tocino | 2,006 | VI Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | ? |
| Apr 2026 | Birjkumar Hassomal Daswani | 1,993 | V Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | ? |
| Apr 2026 | David Martinez Villena | 1,966 | V Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,434 |
| ch-ESP U10 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,834 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,775 |
| VI Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,044 |
| X Open Internacional Rápidas Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| FINAL El gran salto 2025 - Sub-8 a sub-18 | 2026 | 6 | 6 | 2,052 |
| V Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,078 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julen Boluda Costa's chess games?
65 games by Julen Boluda Costa, from Jun 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 Julen Boluda Costa has played.
What does Julen Boluda Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Julen Boluda Costa opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julen Boluda Costa answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Julen Boluda Costa play as White?
As White, Julen Boluda Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julen Boluda Costa play as Black?
As Black, Julen Boluda Costa most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Julen Boluda Costa's FIDE rating?
Julen Boluda Costa is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julen Boluda Costa played?
Our database contains 65 games by Julen Boluda Costa, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (61.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julen Boluda Costa?
65 games by Julen Boluda Costa 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.