Prepare against Alejandro Castellanos Villela
FM · CHL · World #3,886 classical · FIDE ID 3446379
Our database contains 262 games by Alejandro Castellanos Villela, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Castellanos Villela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Castellanos Villela 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 | 2,306 | 2,306 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,162 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,195 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 141 | 31 | 90 | 53.8% |
| As White | 138 | 83 | 19 | 36 | 60.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 58 | 12 | 54 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Castellanos Villela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Castellanos Villela's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 58.0% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 26.1% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Villela usually continues Nf3 (72.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Villela usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Villela usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Villela usually continues g3 (76.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Villela usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Villela usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 80.7% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 97.8% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Alejandro Castellanos Villela's chess games
All 262 games by Alejandro Castellanos Villela in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 141 wins, 31 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Mar 2023 | Yi Xu | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Kamal Aghasiyev | 2,441 | Titled Tue Early | A70 |
| Jul 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | 2,438 | Titled Tue Late | C06 |
| Apr 2023 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 124 | 68 | 2,309 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,171 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| 2nd ch-South America | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,330 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Oruro Baptista Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,044 |
| Montero | 2023 | 8 | 8 | 2,305 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Castellanos Villela's chess games?
262 games by Alejandro Castellanos Villela, from Mar 2018 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 Alejandro Castellanos Villela has played.
What does Alejandro Castellanos Villela play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Alejandro Castellanos Villela opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Castellanos Villela answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Castellanos Villela play as White?
As White, Alejandro Castellanos Villela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Castellanos Villela play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Castellanos Villela most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Alejandro Castellanos Villela's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Castellanos Villela is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alejandro Castellanos Villela played?
Our database contains 262 games by Alejandro Castellanos Villela, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 31 draws, 90 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Castellanos Villela?
262 games by Alejandro Castellanos Villela 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.