Prepare against Carlos Castagnet
URY · World #108,252 classical · FIDE ID 3010805
When preparing against Carlos Castagnet, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 123 games by Carlos Castagnet, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Castagnet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Castagnet 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 | 1,706 | 1,739 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,739 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 40 | 32 | 51 | 32.5% |
| As White | 62 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 14 | 26 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Castagnet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Castagnet's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 62.9% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 32.3% | 40.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Castagnet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Castagnet usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Castagnet usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Castagnet usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Castagnet usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Castagnet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 63.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Carlos Castagnet's chess games
All 123 games by Carlos Castagnet in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Diego Saul Rodri Flores Quillas | 2,431 | 2nd Temuco Open | A71 |
| Aug 2020 | Carlos Barreto | 2,084 | 2nd Frontera online Open | D35 |
| Jul 2018 | Fernando Martinez Fernandez | 1,920 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 07 | D35 |
| Jul 2018 | Carlos Milans | 1,820 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 07 | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Antonio Fernandez Rodriguez | 1,813 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 07 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URU Grand Prix 25+10 Online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,612 |
| URU Grand Prix 3+2 Online | 2020 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,412 |
| URU Grand Prix 10+5 Online | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Montevideo Nazzari Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,594 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Autumn Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,602 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Verano Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Castagnet's chess games?
123 games by Carlos Castagnet, from Mar 2018 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 Castagnet has played.
What does Carlos Castagnet play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Carlos Castagnet opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Castagnet answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Castagnet play as White?
As White, Carlos Castagnet's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Castagnet play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Castagnet most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Carlos Castagnet's FIDE rating?
Carlos Castagnet is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,739 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Carlos Castagnet played?
Our database contains 123 games by Carlos Castagnet, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Castagnet?
123 games by Carlos Castagnet 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.