Prepare against Julian Sapienza
CM · Argentina · World #15,483 classical · FIDE ID 110434
Our database contains 303 games by Julian Sapienza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Sapienza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Sapienza 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 | 2,100 | 2,279 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,139 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 157 | 56 | 90 | 51.8% |
| As White | 152 | 86 | 27 | 39 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 151 | 71 | 29 | 51 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Sapienza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Sapienza's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 90.8% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sapienza usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sapienza usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sapienza usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sapienza usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sapienza usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sapienza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 36.1% | 78.8% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 26.4% | 68.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 26.4% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 80.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Julian Sapienza's chess games
All 303 games by Julian Sapienza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 157 wins, 56 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,327 | Merlo IRT 5th playoff | B07 |
| Mar 2024 | Lucas Coro | 2,316 | 2nd Buenos Aires FAOGBA Open | B35 |
| Jan 2001 | Raul Claverie | 2,274 | ch-ARG sf | C44 |
| Sep 2000 | Carlos Schuster | 2,255 | ch-ARG sf | D06 |
| Jan 2004 | Francisco Restuccia | 2,245 | ch-Moron Faogba | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 2001 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-Pinamar Ocean Village 4th | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| Buenos Aires Larsen Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,147 |
| Merlo IRT 5th | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,348 |
| Chivilcoy IRT CEFA/Ceramica | 2001 | 9 | 8 | 2,419 |
| 77th ch-ARG | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| ch-Faogba Superior | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,343 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,327 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pablo Barrionuevo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Sapienza's chess games?
303 games by Julian Sapienza, from Apr 2003 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 Sapienza has played.
What does Julian Sapienza play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Julian Sapienza opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Sapienza answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Julian Sapienza play as White?
As White, Julian Sapienza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Sapienza play as Black?
As Black, Julian Sapienza most often plays: Réti Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Julian Sapienza's FIDE rating?
Julian Sapienza is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Julian Sapienza played?
Our database contains 303 games by Julian Sapienza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 56 draws, 90 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Sapienza?
303 games by Julian Sapienza 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.