Prepare against Julian Colville
IM · United States · World #2,256 classical · FIDE ID 30963273
When preparing against Julian Colville, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 385 games by Julian Colville, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Julian Colville's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Colville 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 | 2,371 | 2,390 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 167 | 39 | 179 | 43.4% |
| As White | 191 | 91 | 21 | 79 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 194 | 76 | 18 | 100 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Colville's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Colville's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 92.1% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Colville usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Colville usually continues Bc4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Colville usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Colville usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Colville usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …a6 (8% of these games) — Colville usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 69.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 29.2% | 32.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 85.2% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 14.8% | 44.4% |
Julian Colville's chess games
All 385 games by Julian Colville in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Sep 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: 167 wins, 39 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 50 | 22/4/24 | 44.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,673 | Titled Tue Late | C40 |
| Jul 2024 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Aug 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Mar 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,554 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,545 | Titled Tue Late | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 290 | 140.5 | 2,258 |
| Texas Norm Super Swiss | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,364 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,351 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,331 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| Cornerstone Holiday #2 GM | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
| Marshall Summer Inv GMA | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,451 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Colville's chess games?
385 games by Julian Colville, from Jul 2019 to Sep 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 Colville has played.
What does Julian Colville play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Julian Colville opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Colville answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Julian Colville play as White?
As White, Julian Colville's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Colville play as Black?
As Black, Julian Colville most often plays: Elephant Gambit (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Julian Colville's FIDE rating?
Julian Colville is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Julian Colville played?
Our database contains 385 games by Julian Colville, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 39 draws, 179 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Colville?
385 games by Julian Colville 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.