Prepare against Julien De Nave
France · World #77,159 classical · FIDE ID 45188360
Our database contains 30 games by Julien De Nave, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julien De Nave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien De Nave 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 | 1,799 | 1,834 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,701 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien De Nave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien De Nave's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nave usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Nave usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Nave usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Julien De Nave's chess games
All 30 games by Julien De Nave in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Diaz | 1,764 | Festival International des Angles 2026 Tournoi B | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Tristan Bourdonnay | 1,685 | Festival International des Angles 2026 Tournoi B | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Yves Tabone | 1,619 | Festival International des Angles 2026 Tournoi B | B00 |
| May 2020 | Fabrice De Smet | 1,520 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B22 |
| May 2020 | Victor Courcelle | 1,314 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,416 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,450 |
| Festival International des Angles 2026 Tournoi B | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien De Nave's chess games?
30 games by Julien De Nave, from May 2019 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 Julien De Nave has played.
What does Julien De Nave play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Julien De Nave opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien De Nave answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julien De Nave play as White?
As White, Julien De Nave's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien De Nave play as Black?
As Black, Julien De Nave most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Julien De Nave's FIDE rating?
Julien De Nave is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Julien De Nave played?
Our database contains 30 games by Julien De Nave, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien De Nave?
30 games by Julien De Nave 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.