Julio Granda GM

Biography

GMJulioGranda is a celebrated Peruvian chess grandmaster who earned the title from FIDE and has since become a familiar figure in both competitive play and streaming circles. Known for a tireless work ethic, sharp practical sense, and a warm, engaging presence on his streams, he blends deep opening preparation with relentless endgame tenacity. Fans across the world tune in to see him navigate fast time controls and long, grind-it-out battles alike.

Playing style and strengths

Granda’s games often tilt toward long, strategic battles with a strong endgame finish. His playing style emphasizes resilience and practical decision-making, thriving on complex middlegame positions and late-stage transitions. In terms of activity, he demonstrates a high endgame frequency (about 64%), and his games frequently extend into lengthy, decisive conclusions. On the balance sheet of his play, his White and Black results reflect consistent, hard-fought wins across time controls, with a notable ability to convert advantages in tight spots.

Opening repertoire and performance

GMJulioGranda has a rich and varied opening atlas, with particular strength shown in blitz, rapid, and bullet formats. His results reveal a preference for solid, adaptable systems as well as occasional sharp lines that test opponents’ preparation. Highlights by time control include:

• Blitz — Caro-Kann Defense (23 games: 20W 0L 3D, WinRate 86.96%); Scandinavian Defense (13: 10W 3L 0D, 76.92%); Blackburne Shilling Gambit (11: 8W 3L 0D, 72.73%); Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation (11: 10W 1L 0D, 90.91%); Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack (11: 9W 2L 0D, 81.82%); other solid lines like East Indian, Czech Defense, and Ruy Lopez Exchange show strong practical results.
• Rapid — Caro-Kann Defense (3: 2W 1L 0D, 66.67%); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1: 1W 0L 0D, 100%); Blackburne Shilling Gambit (1: 1W 0L 0D, 100%); English Opening and Queen’s Indian/Buerger variations (multiple 100% entries in small samples); Caro-Kann Karpov Variation and several other lines demonstrate versatility.
• Bullet — French Defense: Exchange Variation (2: 1W 1L 0D, 50%); Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (1: 1W 0L 0D, 100%); King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation (1: 0W 1L 0D, 0%); Nimzo-Indian Defense (1: 0W 1L 0D, 0%).

Streaks and current form

Streaks offer a glimpse into his competitive rhythm: the Longest Winning Streak stands at 41 games, with a Current Winning Streak of 2. The Longest Losing Streak is 2, and the Current Losing Streak is 0, reflecting a period of consistent positive results amid varied opponents and formats.

Streaming and profile

Beyond the board, GMJulioGranda shares his chess journey with a broad audience through streaming, breaking down ideas in real time and offering practical tips for players of all levels. For a quick glance at his profile and latest activity, visit GMJulioGranda.