Prepare against Julian Villca
IM · Argentina · World #1,437 classical · FIDE ID 134902
Our database contains 360 games by Julian Villca, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julian Villca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Villca 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 | 2,414 | 2,425 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,348 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,343 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 195 | 79 | 86 | 54.2% |
| As White | 179 | 106 | 38 | 35 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 181 | 89 | 41 | 51 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Villca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Villca's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 119 | 66.5% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 14.0% | 76.0% |
| g3 | 13 | 7.3% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.0% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Villca usually continues g3 (78.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Villca usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Villca usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 76.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Villca usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Villca usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Villca usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 81.7% | 63.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 50.0% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 23 | 42.6% | 71.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Julian Villca's chess games
All 360 games by Julian Villca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 195 wins, 79 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 40 | 24/8/8 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,536 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | A20 |
| Nov 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,523 | ch-ARG 98th | D38 |
| Dec 2025 | Faustino Oro | 2,495 | 100th ch-ARG | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | L Krysa | 2,488 | 54th Mar Del Plata Open | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,457 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 4 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,128 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 2,266 |
| ch-ARG 98th | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
| 100th ch-ARG | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,467 |
| 24th ch-Pan American U12 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,944 |
| 27th Pan American-ch U16 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Villca's chess games?
360 games by Julian Villca, from Jan 2012 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 Villca has played.
What does Julian Villca play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Julian Villca opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Villca answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Julian Villca play as White?
As White, Julian Villca's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (40 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Villca play as Black?
As Black, Julian Villca most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Julian Villca's FIDE rating?
Julian Villca is currently rated 2,414 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Julian Villca played?
Our database contains 360 games by Julian Villca, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 79 draws, 86 losses (54.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Villca?
360 games by Julian Villca 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.