Prepare against Julio Medrano Del Val
Spain · World #75,823 classical · FIDE ID 22202676
When preparing against Julio Medrano Del Val, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Julio Medrano Del Val, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Medrano Del Val's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Medrano Del Val 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 | 1,803 | 1,867 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,875 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,863 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 10 | 31 | 39.7% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Medrano Del Val's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Medrano Del Val's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 75.0% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Val usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Val usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Val usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Val usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Val usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Julio Medrano Del Val's chess games
All 68 games by Julio Medrano Del Val in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Eugen Gal | 1,981 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | B72 |
| Aug 2009 | Ignacio Fernandez Garcia | 1,958 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | C00 |
| Aug 2017 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,844 | 34th Collado Villalba Open B | C13 |
| Mar 2014 | Nadine Kremer | 1,803 | 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | B07 |
| Apr 2013 | Pablo Carrasco Espasandin | 1,723 | 8th Colmenarejo Spring Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,731 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,703 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,847 |
| 6th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| 8th Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
| 24th Collado Villalba Open | 2007 | 5 | 0 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Medrano Del Val's chess games?
68 games by Julio Medrano Del Val, from Oct 2006 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 Medrano Del Val has played.
What does Julio Medrano Del Val play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Julio Medrano Del Val opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Medrano Del Val answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julio Medrano Del Val play as White?
As White, Julio Medrano Del Val's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Medrano Del Val play as Black?
As Black, Julio Medrano Del Val most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Julio Medrano Del Val's FIDE rating?
Julio Medrano Del Val is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Julio Medrano Del Val played?
Our database contains 68 games by Julio Medrano Del Val, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Medrano Del Val?
68 games by Julio Medrano Del Val 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.