Prepare against Alfonso Castellano
Italy · World #43,535 classical · FIDE ID 815616
Our database contains 300 games by Alfonso Castellano, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alfonso Castellano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfonso Castellano 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 | 1,919 | 1,989 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,852 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 106 | 76 | 118 | 35.3% |
| As White | 147 | 57 | 43 | 47 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 153 | 49 | 33 | 71 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfonso Castellano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfonso Castellano's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 137 | 93.2% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nc3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Castellano usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Castellano usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Castellano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Castellano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Castellano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 97.1% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 87.9% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.1% | 35.7% |
Alfonso Castellano's chess games
All 300 games by Alfonso Castellano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 106 wins, 76 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 57 | 22/16/19 | 38.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 17/10/12 | 43.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,422 | Perugia Open | A37 |
| Jun 2008 | Marco Salami | 2,215 | Foligno Open | D01 |
| May 2005 | Francesco Sgaravatti | 2,141 | 65th Veneto-ch qf | B30 |
| Oct 2006 | Corrado Astengo | 2,128 | 28th Arco Open | B94 |
| Oct 2004 | David Scuderi | 2,071 | 10th Venice Autumn Open B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Salvioli Open | 2000 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,576 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,753 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 11th Padova Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfonso Castellano's chess games?
300 games by Alfonso Castellano, from Jan 2004 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 Alfonso Castellano has played.
What does Alfonso Castellano play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Alfonso Castellano opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfonso Castellano answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Alfonso Castellano play as White?
As White, Alfonso Castellano's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (57 games, 38.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfonso Castellano play as Black?
As Black, Alfonso Castellano most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Alfonso Castellano's FIDE rating?
Alfonso Castellano is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (May 2012).
How many games has Alfonso Castellano played?
Our database contains 300 games by Alfonso Castellano, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 76 draws, 118 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfonso Castellano?
300 games by Alfonso Castellano 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.