Prepare against Julian Tober
DEU · World #61,162 classical · FIDE ID 24676942
When preparing against Julian Tober, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 47 games by Julian Tober, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Tober's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Tober 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 | 1,852 | 1,891 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,921 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 31.9% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Tober's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Tober's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 39.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Tober usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Tober usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tober usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Tober usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Julian Tober's chess games
All 47 games by Julian Tober in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Ralph Schmidt | 1,980 | 5th Herne Open | C54 |
| Aug 2018 | Roland Reuter | 1,953 | 7th Arber Open | B38 |
| Aug 2018 | Alexander Kneutgen | 1,933 | 7th Arber Open | C10 |
| Feb 2017 | Markus Rohloff | 1,874 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | B35 |
| May 2019 | Friedhelm Degner | 1,762 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,644 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,808 |
| Herne Laufer Open | 2006 | 5 | 0 | – |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
| 5th Herne Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,890 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,843 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Tober's chess games?
47 games by Julian Tober, from Oct 2007 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 Tober has played.
What does Julian Tober play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Julian Tober opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Tober answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Julian Tober play as White?
As White, Julian Tober's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Tober play as Black?
As Black, Julian Tober most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Julian Tober's FIDE rating?
Julian Tober is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Julian Tober played?
Our database contains 47 games by Julian Tober, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Tober?
47 games by Julian Tober 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.