Prepare against Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano
Spain · World #99,953 classical · FIDE ID 24562491
When preparing against Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (38%).
Our database contains 93 games by Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano 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 | 1,730 | 1,837 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,786 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 33 | 9 | 51 | 35.5% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 2 | 31 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 67.4% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 30.4% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Castellano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Castellano usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 66.7% | 32.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's chess games
All 93 games by Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Alejandro Uzcategui Rodriguez | 2,235 | 1st Las Palmas San Mateo CC Open | A47 |
| Dec 2025 | Nicanor Camino Carrio | 2,046 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | E60 |
| Sep 2017 | Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca | 1,743 | 2nd Gran Canaria Fiestas Dolores | C84 |
| Jan 2018 | Jose Juan Martinez Molina | 1,739 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | C54 |
| Dec 2025 | Moises Perez de Leon | 1,714 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,565 |
| Vega de San Mateo Activo | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,611 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,779 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,393 |
| 3rd Isla de la Palma Semana Santa Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,605 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Fiestas Dolores | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,540 |
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's chess games?
93 games by Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano, from Nov 2015 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 Jesus Rivero Castellano has played.
What does Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano play as White?
As White, Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano's FIDE rating?
Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano played?
Our database contains 93 games by Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 51 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano?
93 games by Carlos Jesus Rivero Castellano 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.