Prepare against Julio Gonzalez Valero
Spain · World #8,328 classical · FIDE ID 2218810
Our database contains 77 games by Julio Gonzalez Valero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Gonzalez Valero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Gonzalez Valero 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 | 2,199 | 2,290 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,310 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,187 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 37.7% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Gonzalez Valero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Gonzalez Valero's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 17.9% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Valero usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Valero usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Valero usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Valero usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Julio Gonzalez Valero's chess games
All 77 games by Julio Gonzalez Valero 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Mickael Alanic | 2,295 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | A45 |
| Jan 1998 | Rogier Van Egmond | 2,265 | Leon Open | D85 |
| Nov 2003 | Martin Madina Yadarola | 2,262 | Benidorm Bali Open A | A06 |
| Oct 2004 | Algis Shukuraliev | 2,249 | Calvia U2300 Open B | D00 |
| Oct 2004 | Michael Schulz | 2,243 | Calvia U2300 Open B | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Seniora 50 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 50 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| Calvia U2300 Open B | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,397 |
| 17th Barcelona Sants Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,357 |
| 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,437 |
| 16th Barcelona Sants Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Gonzalez Valero's chess games?
77 games by Julio Gonzalez Valero, 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 Gonzalez Valero has played.
What does Julio Gonzalez Valero play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Julio Gonzalez Valero opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Gonzalez Valero answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Julio Gonzalez Valero play as White?
As White, Julio Gonzalez Valero's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Gonzalez Valero play as Black?
As Black, Julio Gonzalez Valero most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Julio Gonzalez Valero's FIDE rating?
Julio Gonzalez Valero is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Julio Gonzalez Valero played?
Our database contains 77 games by Julio Gonzalez Valero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Gonzalez Valero?
77 games by Julio Gonzalez Valero 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.