Prepare against Julien Obert
France · World #38,581 classical · FIDE ID 20606770
Our database contains 42 games by Julien Obert, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julien Obert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien Obert 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 | 1,942 | 1,976 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,983 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien Obert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien Obert's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Obert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Obert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Obert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Julien Obert's chess games
All 42 games by Julien Obert in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Olivier Thomas | 1,998 | 11th La Fere Open | B45 |
| Aug 2012 | Jerome Joslin | 1,973 | ch-FRA Open B | C56 |
| Aug 2012 | Selvan Gautier | 1,949 | ch-FRA Open B | C14 |
| Jul 2009 | Marc Vandervorst | 1,876 | 8th La Fere Open | C64 |
| Jul 2010 | Lucas Van Foreest | 1,641 | La Fere Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,096 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien Obert's chess games?
42 games by Julien Obert, from Sep 2009 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 Obert has played.
What does Julien Obert play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Julien Obert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien Obert answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Julien Obert play as White?
As White, Julien Obert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien Obert play as Black?
As Black, Julien Obert most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Julien Obert's FIDE rating?
Julien Obert is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Julien Obert played?
Our database contains 42 games by Julien Obert, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien Obert?
42 games by Julien Obert 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.