Prepare against Julien Favarel
FM · France · World #3,821 classical · FIDE ID 633453
When preparing against Julien Favarel, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 249 games by Julien Favarel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julien Favarel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien Favarel 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 | 2,308 | 2,366 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,350 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,318 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 71 | 90 | 88 | 28.5% |
| As White | 122 | 38 | 45 | 39 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 127 | 33 | 45 | 49 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien Favarel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien Favarel's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 45.1% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 54 | 44.3% | 45.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Favarel usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Favarel usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Favarel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 45.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Favarel usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Favarel usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Favarel usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 69.4% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Julien Favarel's chess games
All 249 games by Julien Favarel 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: 71 wins, 90 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,558 | 9th Mont de Marsan Open | A36 |
| Feb 2026 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,523 | 24th Rochefort Masters | B66 |
| Aug 2012 | Eric Prie | 2,510 | ch-FRA Accession | A48 |
| Aug 2022 | Paul Velten | 2,495 | ch-FRA Accession | E71 |
| Jun 2021 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,477 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,348 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,417 |
| 1st Ambes Open | 2007 | 11 | 10 | 2,189 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,359 |
| ch-FRA 94th | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien Favarel's chess games?
249 games by Julien Favarel, 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 Julien Favarel has played.
What does Julien Favarel play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Julien Favarel opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien Favarel answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Julien Favarel play as White?
As White, Julien Favarel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien Favarel play as Black?
As Black, Julien Favarel most often plays: King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Julien Favarel's FIDE rating?
Julien Favarel is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Julien Favarel played?
Our database contains 249 games by Julien Favarel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 90 draws, 88 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien Favarel?
249 games by Julien Favarel 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.