Prepare against Carlos Emilio Castillo
SLV · World #124,116 classical · FIDE ID 6704107
When preparing against Carlos Emilio Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Carlos Emilio Castillo, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Emilio Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Emilio 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 | 1,662 | 1,668 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,650 | 1,650 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,671 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 18.0% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Emilio Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Emilio Castillo's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 31.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Castillo usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Carlos Emilio Castillo's chess games
All 61 games by Carlos Emilio Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Donaldo Mejia | 1,892 | 18th Managua Hurtado Memorial | A15 |
| Dec 2016 | Oscar Mauricio Cornejo Pena | 1,826 | 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | B72 |
| Dec 2015 | Luis Manuel Trana | 1,447 | 15th Managua Hurtado Memorial | C50 |
| Dec 2022 | Victor Francisco Ortiz Bermudez | 1,366 | 22nd Managua Hurtado Memorial | B07 |
| Dec 2016 | Pablo Antonio Parrales Lopez | 1,321 | 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,447 |
| 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| 18th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,629 |
| 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,592 |
| 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,537 |
| 22nd Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,593 |
| 15th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,518 |
| Segundo Campeonato Nacional Open 2026 | El Salvador | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Emilio Castillo's chess games?
61 games by Carlos Emilio Castillo, from Dec 2014 to Sep 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 Emilio Castillo has played.
What does Carlos Emilio Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Carlos Emilio Castillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Emilio Castillo answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Carlos Emilio Castillo play as White?
As White, Carlos Emilio Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Emilio Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Emilio Castillo most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Carlos Emilio Castillo's FIDE rating?
Carlos Emilio Castillo is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess, 1,650 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,668 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlos Emilio Castillo played?
Our database contains 61 games by Carlos Emilio Castillo, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Emilio Castillo?
61 games by Carlos Emilio 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.