Prepare against Julian Victor
FM · Belgium · World #7,261 classical · FIDE ID 257257
Our database contains 156 games by Julian Victor, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Victor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Victor 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 | 2,219 | 2,325 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,226 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,289 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 54 | 23 | 79 | 34.6% |
| As White | 81 | 29 | 13 | 39 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 10 | 40 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Victor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Victor's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 53.1% | 43.0% |
| e4 | 30 | 37.0% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.9% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Victor usually continues c4 (21.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Victor usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Victor usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Victor usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Victor usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Victor usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 58.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Julian Victor's chess games
All 156 games by Julian Victor in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 54 wins, 23 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B75 |
| May 2024 | Zhaoqi Liu | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Mar 2026 | Tristan Niermann | 2,395 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | A48 |
| Apr 2024 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,373 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
| Apr 2024 | Ladia Jirasek | 2,361 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 72 | 30 | 2,211 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,376 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| TP Chess Masters | 2025 | 9 | 0 | 1,990 |
| Bruges Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,294 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| Wachtebeke-A | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,361 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Victor's chess games?
156 games by Julian Victor, from May 2018 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 Victor has played.
What does Julian Victor play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Julian Victor opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Victor answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...a6 (12% of games).
What openings does Julian Victor play as White?
As White, Julian Victor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Victor play as Black?
As Black, Julian Victor most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Julian Victor's FIDE rating?
Julian Victor is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Julian Victor played?
Our database contains 156 games by Julian Victor, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 23 draws, 79 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Victor?
156 games by Julian Victor 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.