Prepare against Julien Joly
France · World #6,660 classical · FIDE ID 26082284
Our database contains 165 games by Julien Joly, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julien Joly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien Joly 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 | 2,232 | 2,268 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,206 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,143 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 74 | 33 | 58 | 44.8% |
| As White | 83 | 43 | 20 | 20 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 13 | 38 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien Joly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien Joly's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 44.6% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 34 | 41.0% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Joly usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Joly usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Joly usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Joly usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Joly usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Joly usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Julien Joly's chess games
All 165 games by Julien Joly in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 74 wins, 33 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,542 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B90 |
| Mar 2021 | Nikola Nikolovski | 2,454 | Cappelle Online Rapid Open | B23 |
| Mar 2021 | Ezra Kirk | 2,447 | Cappelle Online Bullet Open | A45 |
| Jul 2020 | Loic Travadon | 2,431 | ch-FRA U20 | B45 |
| Jan 2021 | Iulija Osmak | 2,428 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 2,096 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,073 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,363 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,403 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,085 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien Joly's chess games?
165 games by Julien Joly, from May 2014 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 Julien Joly has played.
What does Julien Joly play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Julien Joly opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien Joly answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Julien Joly play as White?
As White, Julien Joly's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien Joly play as Black?
As Black, Julien Joly most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Julien Joly's FIDE rating?
Julien Joly is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Julien Joly played?
Our database contains 165 games by Julien Joly, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 33 draws, 58 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien Joly?
165 games by Julien Joly 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.