Prepare against Brahiam Iral Castro
Colombia · World #39,360 classical · FIDE ID 4426193
Our database contains 91 games by Brahiam Iral Castro, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brahiam Iral Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brahiam Iral Castro 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 | 1,938 | 1,951 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 45 | 11 | 35 | 49.5% |
| As White | 42 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 78.6% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 16.7% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.1% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Castro usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 64.0% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 73.7% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Brahiam Iral Castro's chess games
All 91 games by Brahiam Iral Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - 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: 45 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Luis Angel Florez Salazar | 2,171 | 18th American Continental Blitz | D02 |
| May 2024 | Jorcerys Montilla Reyes | 2,147 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A84 |
| Apr 2025 | Diego Zilleruelo Irizarry | 2,090 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | C46 |
| May 2024 | Bernardo Andres Henao | 2,064 | 18th American Continental Blitz | D00 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo | 2,051 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Luces Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,855 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,953 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 10th Medellin Easter Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| Medellin Feria de las Flores Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,719 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,932 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brahiam Iral Castro's chess games?
91 games by Brahiam Iral Castro, from Jan 2021 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 Brahiam Iral Castro has played.
What does Brahiam Iral Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Brahiam Iral Castro opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brahiam Iral Castro answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Brahiam Iral Castro play as White?
As White, Brahiam Iral Castro's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brahiam Iral Castro play as Black?
As Black, Brahiam Iral Castro most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Brahiam Iral Castro's FIDE rating?
Brahiam Iral Castro is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Brahiam Iral Castro played?
Our database contains 91 games by Brahiam Iral Castro, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brahiam Iral Castro?
91 games by Brahiam Iral Castro 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.