Prepare against Julia Lebel-Arias
WIM · MCO · World #113,264 classical · FIDE ID 602019
When preparing against Julia Lebel-Arias, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 628 games by Julia Lebel-Arias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julia Lebel-Arias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julia Lebel-Arias 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 | 1,692 | 2,013 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,803 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,777 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 628 | 223 | 154 | 251 | 35.5% |
| As White | 310 | 127 | 70 | 113 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 318 | 96 | 84 | 138 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julia Lebel-Arias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julia Lebel-Arias's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 79.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 8.7% | 59.3% |
| b4 | 12 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.6% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.6% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lebel-Arias usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lebel-Arias usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lebel-Arias usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Lebel-Arias usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Lebel-Arias usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Lebel-Arias usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 84 | 50.6% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 23.5% | 41.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.2% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 6 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 77 | 72.0% | 39.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| b5 | 7 | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Julia Lebel-Arias's chess games
All 628 games by Julia Lebel-Arias in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 223 wins, 154 draws, 251 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 83 | 35/16/32 | 42.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 16/10/11 | 43.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 32 | 15/6/11 | 46.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 178 | 58/49/71 | 32.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 11/10/17 | 28.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Gary W Lane | 2,440 | Saint Affrique Open | A45 |
| Jan 1987 | Zorica Nikolin | 2,325 | Tuzla Interzonal w | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Marina Martsynovskaya | 2,300 | ch-FRA w | A80 |
| Jan 1996 | Emmanuel Daillet | 2,285 | Cannes Martinez Open | B06 |
| Jan 1989 | Hanna Erenska-Barlo | 2,285 | Dortmund w | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2001 | 98 | 48 | 2,114 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 26 | 17 | 2,274 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| Tuzla Interzonal w | 1987 | 17 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,168 |
| Olympiad w 26 | 1984 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 11 | 4 | 1,985 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christine Flear (16 games) · Martine Dubois (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julia Lebel-Arias's chess games?
628 games by Julia Lebel-Arias, from Apr 2003 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 Julia Lebel-Arias has played.
What does Julia Lebel-Arias play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Julia Lebel-Arias opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julia Lebel-Arias answers 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Julia Lebel-Arias play as White?
As White, Julia Lebel-Arias's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (83 games, 42.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julia Lebel-Arias play as Black?
As Black, Julia Lebel-Arias most often plays: Modern Defense (178 games, 32.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Julia Lebel-Arias's FIDE rating?
Julia Lebel-Arias is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Julia Lebel-Arias played?
Our database contains 628 games by Julia Lebel-Arias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 154 draws, 251 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julia Lebel-Arias?
628 games by Julia Lebel-Arias 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.