Prepare against Jules Armas
IM · France · World #6,436 classical · FIDE ID 602620
Our database contains 373 games by Jules Armas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jules Armas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jules Armas 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 | 2,236 | 2,397 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 373 | 120 | 130 | 123 | 32.2% |
| As White | 188 | 62 | 74 | 52 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 185 | 58 | 56 | 71 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jules Armas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jules Armas's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 93.1% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.8% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Armas usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Armas usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Armas usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Armas usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Armas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Armas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 92.7% | 46.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 94.8% | 52.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Jules Armas's chess games
All 373 games by Jules Armas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 120 wins, 130 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/16/11 | 37.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 9/8/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 19/13/20 | 36.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Michael Adams | 2,600 | chT-FRA | C55 |
| Jan 1990 | Matthias Wahls | 2,565 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | B87 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter K Wells | 2,530 | 5th Sonnevanck | B33 |
| Jan 1990 | Lucas Brunner | 2,525 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | B60 |
| Jan 1993 | Bachar Kouatly | 2,505 | FRA | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2009 | 27 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| Dortmund Open | 1989 | 19 | 13 | 2,540 |
| ch-ROM | 1988 | 16 | 9 | 2,455 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 15 | 6 | 2,418 |
| Kamen Piskov Memorial | 1984 | 15 | 7 | 2,345 |
| chT-FRA | 1992 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,448 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| Berlin Neukoelln | 1988 | 11 | 6 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jules Armas's chess games?
373 games by Jules Armas, from Apr 2003 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 Armas has played.
What does Jules Armas play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Jules Armas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jules Armas answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jules Armas play as White?
As White, Jules Armas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jules Armas play as Black?
As Black, Jules Armas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Jules Armas's FIDE rating?
Jules Armas is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Jules Armas played?
Our database contains 373 games by Jules Armas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 130 draws, 123 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jules Armas?
373 games by Jules Armas 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.