Prepare against Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran
Colombia · World #149,178 classical · FIDE ID 4420241
When preparing against Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran 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 | 1,596 | 1,614 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,596 | 1,615 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 14.0% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Beltran usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Beltran usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Beltran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's chess games
All 43 games by Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Dietmar Reinhard Pinto | 1,746 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B13 |
| May 2024 | Hugo Restrepo | 1,714 | ch-Medellin Antioquia | E90 |
| Jun 2024 | Nayade Ortiz Salcedo | 1,449 | 18th American Continental Rapid | A11 |
| May 2024 | Gian Lucas Carvajal Barreto | 1,440 | 18th American Continental | D53 |
| Jun 2023 | Jacobo Suarez Flores | 1,436 | 2nd Sabaneta Open B | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,637 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,348 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,515 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,279 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,576 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,624 |
| ch-Medellin Antioquia | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,558 |
| Medellin Americas Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's chess games?
43 games by Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran, from Aug 2023 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 Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran has played.
What does Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran play as White?
As White, Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran is currently rated 1,596 in classical chess, 1,596 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,614 (May 2024).
How many games has Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran played?
Our database contains 43 games by Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (14.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran?
43 games by Carlos Alfonso Castro Beltran 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.