Prepare against Andres Grana Castanal
Spain · World #20,205 classical · FIDE ID 22292314
Our database contains 58 games by Andres Grana Castanal, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andres Grana Castanal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andres Grana Castanal 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 | 2,056 | 2,056 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,980 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,933 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Castanal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Castanal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Castanal usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Castanal usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Castanal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Andres Grana Castanal's chess games
All 58 games by Andres Grana Castanal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,609 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Pablo Lopez Varela | 2,293 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B1 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Longueira Alonso,Breixo | 2,209 | I Fuxan Os Ventos 2026 | A46 |
| Sep 2022 | Jesus Carlos Sanchez Carayol | 2,117 | chT-ESP Rapid | C44 |
| Oct 2022 | Alberto Jul Perez | 1,953 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B1 | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,912 |
| 18th Burgas Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,566 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,928 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,006 |
| I Fuxan Os Ventos 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,036 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andres Grana Castanal's chess games?
58 games by Andres Grana Castanal, from Nov 2010 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 Andres Grana Castanal has played.
What does Andres Grana Castanal play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Andres Grana Castanal opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andres Grana Castanal answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Andres Grana Castanal play as White?
As White, Andres Grana Castanal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andres Grana Castanal play as Black?
As Black, Andres Grana Castanal most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Andres Grana Castanal's FIDE rating?
Andres Grana Castanal is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andres Grana Castanal played?
Our database contains 58 games by Andres Grana Castanal, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andres Grana Castanal?
58 games by Andres Grana Castanal 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.