Prepare against Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo
CHL · World #32,317 classical · FIDE ID 3468674
When preparing against Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo 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 | 1,973 | 2,021 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,980 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 46.9% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 279 rated games against 225 different opponents, across 40 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 203 | 107 | 36 | 60 | 52.7% | 1,793 | 1,860 | 12 |
| Rapid | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 53.8% | 1,829 | 1,869 | 3 |
| Blitz | 36 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 55.6% | 1,853 | 1,910 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 103 | 30 | 16 | 57 | 29.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 145 | 96 | 21 | 28 | 66.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 35 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 29 | 5 | 12 | 1,818 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 133 | 64 | 22 | 47 | 1,866 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 77 | 45 | 9 | 23 | 1,770 | 1,833 |
| 2023 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1,533 | 1,554 |
Where Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo has played
Chile (32) · Colombia (6) · Peru (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's chess games
All 32 games by Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Gabriel Lenoir Ibacache | 2,185 | III Temuco Open | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Diego Gonzalez Culi | 2,157 | III Temuco Open | E73 |
| Jan 2026 | Cash Amaru Myers Cumsille | 1,883 | Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | C54 |
| Aug 2025 | Tobias Passmore Bowman | 1,848 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | C53 |
| Jan 2026 | Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro | 1,840 | Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,847 |
| III Temuco Open | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| Campeonato Nacional de Menores Chile 2026 | Categoría Absoluta | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| 2nd Temuco Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
| Final Nacional de Ajedrez Juegos Deportivos Escolares IND 2024 | Varones | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's chess games?
32 games by Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo, from Jul 2023 to Oct 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 Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo has played.
What does Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo play as White?
As White, Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo played?
Our database contains 32 games by Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo?
32 games by Benjamin Ignacio Medina Castillo 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.