Prepare against Julio Jordana Vargas
Spain · World #48,368 classical · FIDE ID 22298940
When preparing against Julio Jordana Vargas, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Julio Jordana Vargas, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Jordana Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Jordana Vargas 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 | 1,900 | 2,018 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,004 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,920 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 12 | 36 | 36.0% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Jordana Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Jordana Vargas's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 71.4% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Vargas usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Julio Jordana Vargas's chess games
All 75 games by Julio Jordana Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Juan Humbert Rodriguez Melendez | 2,130 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | E75 |
| Jul 2015 | Adrian Nunez Miranda | 2,124 | 8th Mostoles Open | B35 |
| Jul 2015 | Ruben Carlos Fernandez Gil | 2,117 | 8th Mostoles Open | B25 |
| Aug 2015 | Napoleon Tipter | 2,028 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | A29 |
| Aug 2010 | Lidia Sanchez Delgado | 2,003 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| 28th Collado Villalba Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 8th Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2013 | 7 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 6th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open A | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,916 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,877 |
| 26th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 8th Mostoles Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Jordana Vargas's chess games?
75 games by Julio Jordana Vargas, from Nov 2009 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 Jordana Vargas has played.
What does Julio Jordana Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Julio Jordana Vargas opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Jordana Vargas answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julio Jordana Vargas play as White?
As White, Julio Jordana Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Jordana Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Julio Jordana Vargas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Julio Jordana Vargas's FIDE rating?
Julio Jordana Vargas is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Julio Jordana Vargas played?
Our database contains 75 games by Julio Jordana Vargas, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Jordana Vargas?
75 games by Julio Jordana Vargas 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.