Prepare against Jules-Alois Julien
France · World #14,404 classical · FIDE ID 20646577
When preparing against Jules-Alois Julien, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Jules-Alois Julien, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jules-Alois Julien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jules-Alois Julien 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 | 2,112 | 2,136 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,105 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 69 | 19 | 61 | 46.3% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 12 | 27 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 41 | 7 | 34 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jules-Alois Julien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jules-Alois Julien's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 47.8% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 28.4% | 65.8% |
| a3 | 7 | 10.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.0% | 41.7% |
| h4 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Julien usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Julien usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Julien usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Julien usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Julien usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Julien usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 87.0% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jules-Alois Julien's chess games
All 149 games by Jules-Alois Julien in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 69 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,445 | 13th Nantes Open | E90 |
| Jul 2015 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,392 | 30th Avoine Open | A00 |
| Jul 2014 | Ezra Kirk | 2,308 | 29th Avoine Open | E76 |
| Dec 2014 | Stephane Crouan | 2,191 | 13th Nantes Open | C33 |
| Oct 2013 | Bruno Rate | 2,096 | 13th Sautron Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet-C | 2012 | 18 | 16 | 1,920 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,039 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,991 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,974 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jules-Alois Julien's chess games?
149 games by Jules-Alois Julien, from May 2010 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 Jules-Alois Julien has played.
What does Jules-Alois Julien play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Jules-Alois Julien opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.a3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jules-Alois Julien answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jules-Alois Julien play as White?
As White, Jules-Alois Julien's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jules-Alois Julien play as Black?
As Black, Jules-Alois Julien most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jules-Alois Julien's FIDE rating?
Jules-Alois Julien is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Jules-Alois Julien played?
Our database contains 149 games by Jules-Alois Julien, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jules-Alois Julien?
149 games by Jules-Alois Julien 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.