Prepare against Julien Sohier
FM · France · World #13,225 classical · FIDE ID 645346
Our database contains 343 games by Julien Sohier, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julien Sohier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien Sohier 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 | 2,125 | 2,296 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,223 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,240 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 117 | 53 | 173 | 34.1% |
| As White | 169 | 63 | 24 | 82 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 174 | 54 | 29 | 91 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien Sohier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien Sohier's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 75.7% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 38 | 22.5% | 48.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sohier usually continues Nc3 (40.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sohier usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sohier usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sohier usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sohier usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sohier usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 69.4% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 90.0% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.1% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Julien Sohier's chess games
All 343 games by Julien Sohier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 117 wins, 53 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 12/3/19 | 35.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Loic Travadon | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | C65 |
| Jan 2023 | Mikhael Garakov | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Nov 2018 | Craig Hilby | 2,420 | Titled Tue | D18 |
| Jan 2023 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Jan 2023 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 168 | 62 | 2,169 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 14 | 7 | 2,226 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 2,208 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,189 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,324 |
| 3rd Montigny le Bretonneux | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 9 | 0 | 2,049 |
| Bischwiller Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien Sohier's chess games?
343 games by Julien Sohier, from Jul 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 Sohier has played.
What does Julien Sohier play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Julien Sohier opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien Sohier answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Julien Sohier play as White?
As White, Julien Sohier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien Sohier play as Black?
As Black, Julien Sohier most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Julien Sohier's FIDE rating?
Julien Sohier is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Julien Sohier played?
Our database contains 343 games by Julien Sohier, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 53 draws, 173 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien Sohier?
343 games by Julien Sohier 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.