Prepare against Alvaro Castellanos
Colombia · World #95,769 classical · FIDE ID 4417712
When preparing against Alvaro Castellanos, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Alvaro Castellanos, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Castellanos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Castellanos 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 | 1,742 | 1,851 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,813 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,930 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Castellanos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Castellanos's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Castellanos usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Castellanos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Castellanos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Castellanos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Alvaro Castellanos's chess games
All 39 games by Alvaro Castellanos in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Diego Mauricio Ramirez Buitrago | 1,991 | 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | D07 |
| Nov 2009 | Jose Fernando Casas | 1,917 | ch-COL Amateur | B00 |
| Mar 2017 | Jonathan Gomez Perdomo | 1,876 | ch-COL Amateur U2000 | C41 |
| Dec 2012 | Mateo Andres Duran Barraza | 1,860 | 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | B00 |
| Jun 2011 | Juan Carlos Rodriguez | 1,833 | ch-COL Amateur | C71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2011 | 16 | 9 | 1,985 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,909 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,846 |
| 1st Bogota McGregor Open | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,774 |
| Bogota IRT Open Navideno | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Bogota Mila Memorial Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,711 |
| 13th Duitama Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,672 |
| Bogota Open | 1997 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Castellanos's chess games?
39 games by Alvaro Castellanos, from Dec 2015 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 Alvaro Castellanos has played.
What does Alvaro Castellanos play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alvaro Castellanos opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Castellanos answers 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Castellanos play as White?
As White, Alvaro Castellanos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Castellanos play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Castellanos most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alvaro Castellanos's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Castellanos is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alvaro Castellanos played?
Our database contains 39 games by Alvaro Castellanos, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Castellanos?
39 games by Alvaro Castellanos 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.