Prepare against Julia Movsesian
WGM · Czechia · World #8,378 classical · FIDE ID 4139690
When preparing against Julia Movsesian, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,301 games by Julia Movsesian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julia Movsesian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julia Movsesian 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 | 2,198 | 2,369 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,368 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,354 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,301 | 500 | 472 | 329 | 38.4% |
| As White | 659 | 294 | 228 | 137 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 642 | 206 | 244 | 192 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julia Movsesian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julia Movsesian's side.
First moves as White (659 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 625 | 94.8% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 3.8% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Movsesian usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Movsesian usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Movsesian usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 56.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Movsesian usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Movsesian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Movsesian usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 154 | 47.0% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 95 | 29.0% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 70 | 21.3% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 140 | 66.4% | 44.3% |
| Nf6 | 57 | 27.0% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 5.2% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Julia Movsesian's chess games
All 1,301 games by Julia Movsesian 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: 500 wins, 472 draws, 329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 112 | 55/28/29 | 49.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 50 | 20/23/7 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 41 | 24/10/7 | 58.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 21/8/7 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 4/13/3 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 62 | 19/27/16 | 30.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 18/17/13 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 40 | 10/17/13 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 31 | 5/11/15 | 16.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29 | 5/13/11 | 17.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,590 | ch-EU rapid | C54 |
| Jul 2016 | Stepan Zilka | 2,524 | 27th Pardubice Open Rapid | C60 |
| Dec 2010 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,502 | ch-EU rapid | D27 |
| Aug 2023 | Samir Sahidi | 2,497 | Skalica Open A | C28 |
| Dec 2015 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,487 | ch-EU rapid | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup w | 2022 | 43 | 28 | 2,331 |
| ch-RUS w | 2005 | 37 | 17 | 2,280 |
| chT-CZE/SVK w | 2014 | 28 | 22 | 2,176 |
| RUS Cup w | 2003 | 28 | 16 | 2,286 |
| St Petersburg w | 2006 | 27 | 18 | 2,405 |
| chT-RUS w | 2008 | 27 | 13 | 2,267 |
| ch-CZE w | 2025 | 25 | 17 | 2,309 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,310 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olga Sikorova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julia Movsesian's chess games?
1,301 games by Julia Movsesian, 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 Julia Movsesian has played.
What does Julia Movsesian play on the first move as White?
Across 659 games with White in our database, Julia Movsesian opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julia Movsesian answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Julia Movsesian play as White?
As White, Julia Movsesian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (112 games, 49.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (41 games, 58.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 659 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julia Movsesian play as Black?
As Black, Julia Movsesian most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Philidor (40 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 642 games.
What is Julia Movsesian's FIDE rating?
Julia Movsesian is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Julia Movsesian played?
Our database contains 1,301 games by Julia Movsesian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 500 wins, 472 draws, 329 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julia Movsesian?
1,301 games by Julia Movsesian 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.