Prepare against Julian Garrigue
FM · France · World #4,081 classical · FIDE ID 551014602
When preparing against Julian Garrigue, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 52 games by Julian Garrigue, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julian Garrigue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Garrigue 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 | 2,301 | 2,336 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,314 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Garrigue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Garrigue's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Garrigue usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Garrigue usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Garrigue usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …b5 (100% of these games) — Garrigue usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Julian Garrigue's chess games
All 52 games by Julian Garrigue in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Apr 2025 | J Rubes | 2,433 | grenke Chess Open | B32 |
| Aug 2025 | Steven Rojas Salas | 2,431 | 26th Sants Open | B44 |
| Aug 2025 | L Webb | 2,268 | 26th Sants Open | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | E Kozganbayev | 2,264 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,726 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,219 |
| 19th Rochefort Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,247 |
| 2ème Rapide Caïssa Bordeaux | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,307 |
| grenke Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,272 |
| 26th Sants Open | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,520 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Garrigue's chess games?
52 games by Julian Garrigue, from Jun 2018 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 Julian Garrigue has played.
What does Julian Garrigue play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Julian Garrigue opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Garrigue answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Julian Garrigue play as White?
As White, Julian Garrigue's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Garrigue play as Black?
As Black, Julian Garrigue most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Julian Garrigue's FIDE rating?
Julian Garrigue is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Julian Garrigue played?
Our database contains 52 games by Julian Garrigue, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Garrigue?
52 games by Julian Garrigue 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.