Prepare against Stephane Julian
France · World #41,705 classical · FIDE ID 611972
Our database contains 115 games by Stephane Julian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Julian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Julian 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 | 1,927 | 2,195 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,980 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,981 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 33 | 28 | 54 | 28.7% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 9 | 24 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 10 | 19 | 30 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Julian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Julian's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Julian usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Julian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Julian usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 34.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 22.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
Stephane Julian's chess games
All 115 games by Stephane Julian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,493 | Montpellier Open A | A08 |
| Apr 2005 | Masha Klinova | 2,391 | 23rd Metz Open | B07 |
| Jul 2010 | Nikolay Milchev | 2,360 | Saint Affrique Open 18th | E92 |
| Jul 2010 | Jean-Pierre Boudre | 2,332 | Saint Affrique Open 18th | C41 |
| Apr 2008 | Ognjan Todorov | 2,326 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Metz Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| Nancy B | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 23rd Metz Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,318 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,149 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,172 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Julian's chess games?
115 games by Stephane Julian, from Apr 2003 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 Stephane Julian has played.
What does Stephane Julian play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Stephane Julian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Julian answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Stephane Julian play as White?
As White, Stephane Julian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Julian play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Julian most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Stephane Julian's FIDE rating?
Stephane Julian is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Stephane Julian played?
Our database contains 115 games by Stephane Julian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Julian?
115 games by Stephane Julian 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.