Prepare against Christopher Castellano
FM · PHL · World #14,458 classical · FIDE ID 5203651
Our database contains 190 games by Christopher Castellano, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Castellano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher 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 | 2,111 | 2,302 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,307 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,289 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 81 | 34 | 75 | 42.6% |
| As White | 94 | 51 | 14 | 29 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 96 | 30 | 20 | 46 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Castellano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Castellano's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| e4 | 41 | 43.6% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Bf4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Castellano usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Castellano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 40.9% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 29.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Christopher Castellano's chess games
All 190 games by Christopher Castellano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 81 wins, 34 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 17/4/5 | 65.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,479 | 3rd Manila PGMA Cup | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Harry Grieve | 2,468 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Richard Bitoon | 2,437 | 4th Penang Open | B89 |
| Jan 2013 | Rommel Ganzon | 2,403 | Manila PSC Cup | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 31 | 16.5 | 2,295 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Thailand Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| 3rd Manila PGMA Cup | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,338 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| 2nd PGMA Cup | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Castellano's chess games?
190 games by Christopher Castellano, from Jan 2008 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 Christopher Castellano has played.
What does Christopher Castellano play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Christopher Castellano opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Castellano answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Christopher Castellano play as White?
As White, Christopher Castellano's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Castellano play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Castellano most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Christopher Castellano's FIDE rating?
Christopher Castellano is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Christopher Castellano played?
Our database contains 190 games by Christopher Castellano, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 34 draws, 75 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Castellano?
190 games by Christopher 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.