Prepare against Julio Catalino Sadorra
GM · PHL · World #321 classical · FIDE ID 5201268
When preparing against Julio Catalino Sadorra, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 816 games by Julio Catalino Sadorra, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Julio Catalino Sadorra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Catalino Sadorra 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 | 2,547 | 2,611 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,523 | 2,531 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,525 | 2,568 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 816 | 410 | 206 | 200 | 50.2% |
| As White | 413 | 213 | 123 | 77 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 403 | 197 | 83 | 123 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Catalino Sadorra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Catalino Sadorra's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 223 | 54.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 36.1% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.1% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sadorra usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sadorra usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Sadorra usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sadorra usually continues c4 (67.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sadorra usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sadorra usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 112 | 59.9% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 59 | 31.6% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.9% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 55.7% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 35 | 28.7% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 19 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
Julio Catalino Sadorra's chess games
All 816 games by Julio Catalino Sadorra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 410 wins, 206 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 63 | 29/22/12 | 46.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 18/10/6 | 52.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Oct 2015 | Wesley So | 2,767 | USA tt | C11 |
| Aug 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,731 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,692 | Olympiad-45 | D52 |
| May 2017 | B. Adhiban | 2,672 | 16th Asian Continental Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2018 | 58 | 37 | 2,571 |
| ch-PHI | 2012 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,525 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,594 |
| Richardson UTD schev | 2012 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,584 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,572 |
| Dallas UTD A | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,551 |
| 111th US Open | 2010 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,446 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Catalino Sadorra's chess games?
816 games by Julio Catalino Sadorra, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Catalino Sadorra has played.
What does Julio Catalino Sadorra play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Julio Catalino Sadorra opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Catalino Sadorra answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Julio Catalino Sadorra play as White?
As White, Julio Catalino Sadorra's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (63 games, 46.0% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 413 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Catalino Sadorra play as Black?
As Black, Julio Catalino Sadorra most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Julio Catalino Sadorra's FIDE rating?
Julio Catalino Sadorra is currently rated 2,547 in classical chess, 2,523 in rapid and 2,525 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,611 (May 2014).
How many games has Julio Catalino Sadorra played?
Our database contains 816 games by Julio Catalino Sadorra, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 410 wins, 206 draws, 200 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Catalino Sadorra?
816 games by Julio Catalino Sadorra 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.