Prepare against Julius Semling
DEU · World #3,405 classical · FIDE ID 16290160
Our database contains 111 games by Julius Semling, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julius Semling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julius Semling 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 | 2,323 | 2,323 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,009 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,227 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 39 | 39 | 33 | 35.1% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julius Semling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julius Semling's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 69.8% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 28.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Semling usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Semling usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 87.5% |
Julius Semling's chess games
All 111 games by Julius Semling in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 39 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,466 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | D40 |
| Oct 2025 | Laurin Jahnz | 2,224 | German Youth Teams | B13 |
| May 2025 | Muris Konjicanin | 2,191 | Bodensee Open | D02 |
| Jun 2025 | Florentin Luebke | 2,180 | ch-GER Youth U18 | B01 |
| Feb 2026 | Thomas Bauer | 2,172 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,281 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julius Semling's chess games?
111 games by Julius Semling, from Sep 2019 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 Julius Semling has played.
What does Julius Semling play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Julius Semling opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julius Semling answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Julius Semling play as White?
As White, Julius Semling's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julius Semling play as Black?
As Black, Julius Semling most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Julius Semling's FIDE rating?
Julius Semling is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julius Semling played?
Our database contains 111 games by Julius Semling, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julius Semling?
111 games by Julius Semling 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.