Prepare against Julio Cesar Badillo
Colombia · World #64,392 classical · FIDE ID 4410408
When preparing against Julio Cesar Badillo, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 66 games by Julio Cesar Badillo, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julio Cesar Badillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Cesar Badillo 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 | 1,840 | 1,933 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,924 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 13 | 32 | 31.8% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Cesar Badillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Cesar Badillo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Badillo usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Badillo usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Badillo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Badillo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Badillo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Badillo usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Julio Cesar Badillo's chess games
All 66 games by Julio Cesar Badillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Duvan Montoya | 2,071 | 24th Manizales Open | B02 |
| Jan 2023 | Julian Alberto Garcia | 1,990 | 28th Manizales Open | C50 |
| Oct 2021 | Luis Fernando Rosero Zapata | 1,725 | Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | D17 |
| Sep 2016 | Francesco Blasco Camacho | 1,662 | ch-Manizales | A46 |
| Sep 2016 | Alvaro Zapata | 1,623 | ch-Manizales | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Manizales Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,738 |
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,769 |
| ch-Manizales | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| 24th Manizales Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,946 |
| Manizales Americas Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,572 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,365 |
| Manizales Castro Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,969 |
| 22nd Manizales Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Cesar Badillo's chess games?
66 games by Julio Cesar Badillo, from Jan 2016 to Aug 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 Cesar Badillo has played.
What does Julio Cesar Badillo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Julio Cesar Badillo opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Cesar Badillo answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games).
What openings does Julio Cesar Badillo play as White?
As White, Julio Cesar Badillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Cesar Badillo play as Black?
As Black, Julio Cesar Badillo most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Julio Cesar Badillo's FIDE rating?
Julio Cesar Badillo is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Julio Cesar Badillo played?
Our database contains 66 games by Julio Cesar Badillo, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Cesar Badillo?
66 games by Julio Cesar Badillo 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.