Prepare against Carlos Castilla Leon Salas
Spain · World #12,470 classical · FIDE ID 2260450
When preparing against Carlos Castilla Leon Salas, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 65 games by Carlos Castilla Leon Salas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Castilla Leon Salas 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 | 2,135 | 2,252 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,182 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,213 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Salas usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Salas usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Salas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 35.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's chess games
All 65 games by Carlos Castilla Leon Salas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Stephane Bressac | 2,365 | ch-ESP rapid | A57 |
| May 2012 | Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez | 2,286 | ch-Andalucia | A57 |
| Dec 2018 | Miguel Hernandez Roldan | 2,259 | chT-Andalucia Honor Final | E52 |
| Oct 2018 | Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero | 2,251 | chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | A57 |
| Oct 2018 | Amalia Aranaz Murillo | 2,234 | chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 2,150 |
| 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,133 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| 3rd Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,101 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,357 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,097 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Final | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's chess games?
65 games by Carlos Castilla Leon Salas, from Apr 2003 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 Castilla Leon Salas has played.
What does Carlos Castilla Leon Salas play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Carlos Castilla Leon Salas opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Castilla Leon Salas answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Carlos Castilla Leon Salas play as White?
As White, Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Castilla Leon Salas play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Castilla Leon Salas most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Carlos Castilla Leon Salas's FIDE rating?
Carlos Castilla Leon Salas is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Carlos Castilla Leon Salas played?
Our database contains 65 games by Carlos Castilla Leon Salas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Castilla Leon Salas?
65 games by Carlos Castilla Leon Salas 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.