Prepare against Ariel Julien Casteleiro
Cuba · World #86,251 classical · FIDE ID 3516628
When preparing against Ariel Julien Casteleiro, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Ariel Julien Casteleiro, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Julien Casteleiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Julien Casteleiro 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 | 1,770 | 1,787 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,704 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,633 | 1,740 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 94 | 22 | 125 | 39.0% |
| As White | 123 | 50 | 10 | 63 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 44 | 12 | 62 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Julien Casteleiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Julien Casteleiro's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 52.0% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 49 | 39.8% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 8.1% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 41.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Casteleiro usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Casteleiro usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Casteleiro usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 44.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Casteleiro usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Casteleiro usually continues Nf3 (21.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Casteleiro usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 73.3% | 38.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 100.0% | 39.4% |
Ariel Julien Casteleiro's chess games
All 241 games by Ariel Julien Casteleiro in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 94 wins, 22 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,331 | 6th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Leonardo Loiacono | 2,316 | 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | E08 |
| Jan 2013 | Raul Guerra | 2,211 | Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | C01 |
| Jun 2011 | Nicanor Camino Carrio | 2,129 | 7th Arucas Open | B70 |
| Jan 2018 | Egenhard Mikoleizig | 2,043 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2016 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,685 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,588 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2014 | 12 | 3 | 1,638 |
| 6th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,795 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| 4th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,664 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-A 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Julien Casteleiro's chess games?
241 games by Ariel Julien Casteleiro, from May 2011 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 Ariel Julien Casteleiro has played.
What does Ariel Julien Casteleiro play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Ariel Julien Casteleiro opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Julien Casteleiro answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ariel Julien Casteleiro play as White?
As White, Ariel Julien Casteleiro's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Julien Casteleiro play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Julien Casteleiro most often plays: Petrov's Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ariel Julien Casteleiro's FIDE rating?
Ariel Julien Casteleiro is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,633 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ariel Julien Casteleiro played?
Our database contains 241 games by Ariel Julien Casteleiro, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 22 draws, 125 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Julien Casteleiro?
241 games by Ariel Julien Casteleiro 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.