Prepare against Albert Castillo Dalmau
FM · Spain · World #4,887 classical · FIDE ID 32009925
When preparing against Albert Castillo Dalmau, expect 1.c4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Albert Castillo Dalmau, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Albert Castillo Dalmau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Castillo Dalmau 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 | 2,277 | 2,342 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,404 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,258 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 135 | 74 | 77 | 47.2% |
| As White | 144 | 70 | 36 | 38 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 65 | 38 | 39 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Castillo Dalmau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Castillo Dalmau's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 38.9% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 36.1% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 16.0% | 69.6% |
| b3 | 9 | 6.3% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 55.4% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Dalmau usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Dalmau usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Dalmau usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dalmau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Dalmau usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Dalmau usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 52.2% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 27 | 40.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 74.0% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.0% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Albert Castillo Dalmau's chess games
All 286 games by Albert Castillo Dalmau in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Sep 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: 135 wins, 74 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,529 | 26th Sants Open | A06 |
| Aug 2025 | Carles Diaz Camallonga | 2,488 | 26th Sants Open | A06 |
| Jul 2026 | Gerard Ayats Llobera | 2,438 | VI Vendrell Open 2026 | B10 |
| Sep 2019 | Fernando Valenzuela Gomez | 2,393 | 16th Sabadell Diada Blitz Open | A20 |
| Feb 2026 | Eric Dominguez Pons | 2,324 | TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI Vendrell Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,414 |
| 22nd Torredembarra Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,334 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 19th Torredembarra Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,329 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,073 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons IM | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Castillo Dalmau's chess games?
286 games by Albert Castillo Dalmau, from May 2012 to Sep 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 Albert Castillo Dalmau has played.
What does Albert Castillo Dalmau play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Albert Castillo Dalmau opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Castillo Dalmau answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Albert Castillo Dalmau play as White?
As White, Albert Castillo Dalmau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Castillo Dalmau play as Black?
As Black, Albert Castillo Dalmau most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Albert Castillo Dalmau's FIDE rating?
Albert Castillo Dalmau is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Albert Castillo Dalmau played?
Our database contains 286 games by Albert Castillo Dalmau, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 74 draws, 77 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Castillo Dalmau?
286 games by Albert Castillo Dalmau 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.