Prepare against Julio Lapertosa
Brazil · World #39,390 classical · FIDE ID 2108976
Our database contains 248 games by Julio Lapertosa, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Lapertosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Lapertosa 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 | 1,938 | 2,172 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,110 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,959 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 108 | 59 | 81 | 43.5% |
| As White | 124 | 60 | 29 | 35 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 124 | 48 | 30 | 46 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Lapertosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Lapertosa's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 62.9% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 37 | 29.8% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Lapertosa usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lapertosa usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lapertosa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lapertosa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lapertosa usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lapertosa usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 51.5% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.2% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 15.2% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.6% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 35.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Julio Lapertosa's chess games
All 248 games by Julio Lapertosa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 108 wins, 59 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,676 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Mar 2009 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,514 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | A87 |
| Mar 2009 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,475 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | E15 |
| Mar 2004 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,429 | — | E61 |
| Mar 2004 | Jens Kjeldsen | 2,415 | — | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mineiro | 2018 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,067 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2024 | 22 | 15 | 2,018 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 14 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Varginha ch-Mineiro | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,761 |
| Caxambu Open | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1,880 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,412 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,320 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Lapertosa's chess games?
248 games by Julio Lapertosa, from Jul 2004 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 Lapertosa has played.
What does Julio Lapertosa play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Julio Lapertosa opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Lapertosa answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Julio Lapertosa play as White?
As White, Julio Lapertosa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Lapertosa play as Black?
As Black, Julio Lapertosa most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Julio Lapertosa's FIDE rating?
Julio Lapertosa is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Julio Lapertosa played?
Our database contains 248 games by Julio Lapertosa, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 59 draws, 81 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Lapertosa?
248 games by Julio Lapertosa 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.