Prepare against Julio Bernal Tinajero
Spain · World #35,982 classical · FIDE ID 2221233
When preparing against Julio Bernal Tinajero, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Julio Bernal Tinajero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Bernal Tinajero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Bernal Tinajero 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 | 1,954 | 2,211 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,070 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,980 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 67 | 45 | 34 | 45.9% |
| As White | 72 | 32 | 24 | 16 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 35 | 21 | 18 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Bernal Tinajero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Bernal Tinajero's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 80.6% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.1% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Tinajero usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tinajero usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tinajero usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Tinajero usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tinajero usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Tinajero usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
Julio Bernal Tinajero's chess games
All 146 games by Julio Bernal Tinajero 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: 67 wins, 45 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Carlos Gonzalez Fuente | 2,259 | ch-Asturias Preferente | D44 |
| Jan 2001 | Ivan Andres Gonzalez | 2,237 | ch-Asturias | B33 |
| Jan 2001 | Francisco Javier Menendez Rey | 2,204 | ch-Asturias | C00 |
| Jan 2000 | Patricia Llaneza Vega | 2,177 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B33 |
| Dec 2000 | Francisco Javier Cabello Fernandez | 2,172 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1997 | 37 | 22 | 2,243 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 25 | 12 | 2,174 |
| ch-Asturias | 2001 | 12 | 7 | 2,301 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 8687 | 1986 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 8 | 2,386 |
| Asturias Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Bernal Tinajero's chess games?
146 games by Julio Bernal Tinajero, 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 Julio Bernal Tinajero has played.
What does Julio Bernal Tinajero play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Julio Bernal Tinajero opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Bernal Tinajero answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Julio Bernal Tinajero play as White?
As White, Julio Bernal Tinajero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Bernal Tinajero play as Black?
As Black, Julio Bernal Tinajero most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Julio Bernal Tinajero's FIDE rating?
Julio Bernal Tinajero is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Julio Bernal Tinajero played?
Our database contains 146 games by Julio Bernal Tinajero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 45 draws, 34 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Bernal Tinajero?
146 games by Julio Bernal Tinajero 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.