Julien Song — International Master (MIJulienSong)
Julien Song (online: MIJulienSong) is an International Master and energetic streamer known for rapid-fire decision making and an appetite for ultrafast games. On and off the broadcast Julien mixes high-level opening knowledge with a playful tilt toward cheeky gambits — the kind of player who will smile after blundering, then win the next five.
Playing style & strengths
Julien blends deep endgame instincts with tactical sharpness developed through thousands of fast games. His style is practical and aggressive: he prizes initiative, thrives in unbalanced positions, and often forces winners in complex middlegames.
- Strengths: tactical vision, endgame technique, practical time-pressure play
- Typical game tempo: loves ultrafast decisions — prefers Bullet but is deadly in Blitz
- Psych profile: bounces back well after losses but can be entertainingly tilted (9 on the TiltFactor)
Career highlights
Julien earned the FIDE title International Master and built a reputation online and over-the-board with long streaks of wins in Blitz and Bullet play. He logged one of his highest Blitz peaks at and has an enormous Blitz game collection demonstrating wide opening variety and fighting spirit.
- Title: International Master (FIDE)
- Peak Blitz highlight:
- Longest recorded winning streak: 32 games — yes, really.
Stream & community
As a streamer, Julien combines live instruction, puzzle-solving, and high-octane Bullet matches. His chat-friendly commentary and willingness to explain blunders make the channel welcoming to learners and grinders alike.
- Format: live Bullet and Blitz sessions, occasional thematic opening nights
- Community vibe: jokey, instructive, and fiercely competitive
- Frequently faces top community opponents — check a frequent rival: x-0439851806
Openings & sample game
Julien shows a fondness for French structures, aggressive Amazon/Amar ideas, and flexible Caro–Kann setups — comfortable both as attacker and defender.
- Favorites: French Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, and the occasional Amar Gambit surprise
- Notable Blitz repertoire: strong results in French Defense Advance and Tarrasch lines
- Sample mini-game (viewable):
Want to see the rating trend? Here’s a compact view of recent Blitz progress:
Quick facts & where to follow
- Username: MIJulienSong
- Preferred time control (public): Bullet — excels at sub-minute chaos
- Streaming tip: drop in around 13:00 for peak performance and teaching moments
For match practice or to study his games, follow the channel during live sessions — expect coffee-fueled tactics, rapid analysis, and the occasional dramatic resignation laugh.