Prepare against Julio Zaruski
URY · World #74,936 classical · FIDE ID 3009157
When preparing against Julio Zaruski, expect 1.e4 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 182 games by Julio Zaruski, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julio Zaruski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Zaruski 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 | 1,805 | 1,951 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,900 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,847 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 76 | 31 | 75 | 41.8% |
| As White | 91 | 45 | 15 | 31 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 16 | 44 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Zaruski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Zaruski's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 28.6% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 27.5% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 24 | 26.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 16.5% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Zaruski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Zaruski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zaruski usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zaruski usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zaruski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Zaruski usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 42.0% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Julio Zaruski's chess games
All 182 games by Julio Zaruski in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 76 wins, 31 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Gustavo Gaye | 2,061 | 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B26 |
| Feb 2018 | Marcelo Ibanez | 2,052 | 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D00 |
| Feb 2018 | Ezequiel Vinardi | 2,033 | 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A45 |
| Nov 2017 | Jorge Cao | 1,942 | 11th Montevideo Trebejos Open | E11 |
| Mar 2019 | Eduardo Rodriguez Farias | 1,935 | ch-URU sf | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,898 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,795 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,077 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Zaruski's chess games?
182 games by Julio Zaruski, from Jun 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 Zaruski has played.
What does Julio Zaruski play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Julio Zaruski opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Zaruski answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Julio Zaruski play as White?
As White, Julio Zaruski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Zaruski play as Black?
As Black, Julio Zaruski most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Julio Zaruski's FIDE rating?
Julio Zaruski is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Julio Zaruski played?
Our database contains 182 games by Julio Zaruski, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 31 draws, 75 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Zaruski?
182 games by Julio Zaruski 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.