Prepare against Daniel Castillo Sanjuan
Spain · World #19,601 classical · FIDE ID 22220496
Our database contains 81 games by Daniel Castillo Sanjuan, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Castillo Sanjuan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Castillo Sanjuan 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 | 2,061 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,034 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 5 | 43 | 40.7% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 3 | 19 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 97.6% | 52.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sanjuan usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sanjuan usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sanjuan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sanjuan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Castillo Sanjuan's chess games
All 81 games by Daniel Castillo Sanjuan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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, 5 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Sergio Garza Marco | 2,403 | Zaragoza Open | B06 |
| Mar 2021 | Alberto Martinez Cebolla | 2,079 | chT-Aragon Preferente | C54 |
| Jan 2016 | Przemyslaw Matuszczyk | 2,066 | chT-POL U26 Rapid | C45 |
| May 2021 | Carlos Alberto Gracia Campo | 2,065 | chT-Aragon Preferente | C50 |
| Mar 2021 | Alberto Vela Frago | 2,065 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,683 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,989 |
| Almansa Open B 5th | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,068 |
| chT-Aragon Honor I | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Castillo Sanjuan's chess games?
81 games by Daniel Castillo Sanjuan, from Apr 2007 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 Daniel Castillo Sanjuan has played.
What does Daniel Castillo Sanjuan play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Daniel Castillo Sanjuan opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Castillo Sanjuan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Daniel Castillo Sanjuan play as White?
As White, Daniel Castillo Sanjuan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Castillo Sanjuan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Castillo Sanjuan most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Daniel Castillo Sanjuan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Castillo Sanjuan is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Castillo Sanjuan played?
Our database contains 81 games by Daniel Castillo Sanjuan, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 5 draws, 43 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Castillo Sanjuan?
81 games by Daniel Castillo Sanjuan 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.