Prepare against Julian Cast
United Kingdom · World #35,711 classical · FIDE ID 473928
Our database contains 74 games by Julian Cast, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Cast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Cast 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 | 1,955 | 1,985 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,958 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 33.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Cast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Cast's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 52.8% | 39.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 41.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cast usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Cast usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Cast usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Cast usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cast usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cast usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 48.0% | 33.3% |
Julian Cast's chess games
All 74 games by Julian Cast in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Mahin Rughani | 2,020 | Scarborough Congress | A62 |
| Jan 2025 | M Burke | 2,001 | 32nd 4NCL Congress | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | Malcolm J Armstrong | 1,986 | Scarborough Congress | E06 |
| Jan 2024 | Nigel R E Alldritt | 1,972 | Harrogate 4NCL Open A 31st | A55 |
| May 2019 | Robin J Nandi | 1,934 | Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,855 |
| 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,848 |
| South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| Telford 4NCL Major Open 22nd | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 32nd 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Cast's chess games?
74 games by Julian Cast, from Nov 2018 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 Julian Cast has played.
What does Julian Cast play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Julian Cast opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Cast answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games).
What openings does Julian Cast play as White?
As White, Julian Cast's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Cast play as Black?
As Black, Julian Cast most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Julian Cast's FIDE rating?
Julian Cast is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Julian Cast played?
Our database contains 74 games by Julian Cast, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Cast?
74 games by Julian Cast 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.