Prepare against Julien Russo
Belgium · World #19,960 classical · FIDE ID 207160
Our database contains 90 games by Julien Russo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julien Russo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien Russo 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 | 2,057 | 2,167 | Oct 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,075 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 43 | 15 | 32 | 47.8% |
| As White | 44 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien Russo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien Russo's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 97.7% | 68.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Russo usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Russo usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Russo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Russo usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Julien Russo's chess games
All 90 games by Julien Russo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Stephane Hautot | 2,421 | Roux CREC Open | D36 |
| Mar 2007 | Sherif Medghoul | 2,254 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | D47 |
| Aug 2006 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,253 | 5th Charleroi Open | B33 |
| Jan 2011 | Thierry Van Houtte | 2,199 | ch-CEF Winter Elite | B31 |
| Aug 2008 | Vincent Van Steenkiste | 2,095 | ch-Hainaut | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,028 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,210 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,172 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,832 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-CEF Winter Elite | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| Charleroi Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien Russo's chess games?
90 games by Julien Russo, from Oct 2004 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 Russo has played.
What does Julien Russo play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Julien Russo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien Russo answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Julien Russo play as White?
As White, Julien Russo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien Russo play as Black?
As Black, Julien Russo most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Julien Russo's FIDE rating?
Julien Russo is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Julien Russo played?
Our database contains 90 games by Julien Russo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien Russo?
90 games by Julien Russo 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.