Prepare against Julian Martinez
FM · Colombia · World #27,734 classical · FIDE ID 4403703
When preparing against Julian Martinez, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 379 games by Julian Martinez, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Julian Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Martinez 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 | 2,000 | 2,251 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,244 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,296 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 185 | 83 | 111 | 48.8% |
| As White | 193 | 99 | 44 | 50 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 186 | 86 | 39 | 61 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Martinez's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 50.8% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 93 | 48.2% | 68.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 47.3% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 27 | 29.0% | 74.1% |
| e5 | 17 | 18.3% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 56.4% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.2% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.7% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Julian Martinez's chess games
All 379 games by Julian Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 185 wins, 83 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Alonso Zapata | 2,470 | Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | A49 |
| Nov 2015 | Miguel Alonso Mosquera Klinger | 2,456 | ch-COL rapid | C17 |
| Dec 2010 | Daniel Mauricio Rodriguez | 2,445 | 1st Bogota McGregor Open | D78 |
| Nov 2015 | Cristhian Camilo Rios Gomez | 2,431 | ch-COL blitz | A85 |
| Dec 2010 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,378 | 1st Bogota McGregor Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2023 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,101 |
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-COL | 2015 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
| Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | 2012 | 12 | 6 | 2,333 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,016 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| Santander U20 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Martinez's chess games?
379 games by Julian Martinez, from Jul 2007 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 Martinez has played.
What does Julian Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Julian Martinez opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Martinez answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Julian Martinez play as White?
As White, Julian Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Julian Martinez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 60.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Julian Martinez's FIDE rating?
Julian Martinez is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Julian Martinez played?
Our database contains 379 games by Julian Martinez, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 83 draws, 111 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Martinez?
379 games by Julian Martinez 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.