Prepare against Daniel De Freitas Castro
Brazil · World #19,804 classical · FIDE ID 2101432
Our database contains 63 games by Daniel De Freitas Castro, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel De Freitas Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel De Freitas Castro 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 | 2,059 | 2,066 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 34 | 12 | 17 | 54.0% |
| As White | 31 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 53.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel De Freitas Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel De Freitas Castro's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Castro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 81.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Daniel De Freitas Castro's chess games
All 63 games by Daniel De Freitas Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 34 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes | 2,213 | VII Caraca Chess Open 2026 - BLZ | C44 |
| Aug 2016 | Igor Ribeiro Campos | 2,156 | Belo Horizonte Mineiro zt | C02 |
| Oct 2009 | Rogerio Lemos Fontoura | 2,062 | Caxambu Open | C66 |
| Jun 2010 | Joaquim de Deus Filho | 2,037 | Belo Horizonte Open | B90 |
| Sep 2015 | Thales Braghini Leao | 2,011 | ch-Mineiro | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mineiro | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 1,953 |
| VII Caraca Chess Open 2026 - BLZ | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Caxambu Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,047 |
| Varginha ch-Mineiro | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,995 |
| ch-Belo Horizonte Mineiro | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Belo Horizonte Mineiro zt | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| VII Caraca Chess Open 2026 - STD | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel De Freitas Castro's chess games?
63 games by Daniel De Freitas Castro, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 De Freitas Castro has played.
What does Daniel De Freitas Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Daniel De Freitas Castro opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel De Freitas Castro answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Daniel De Freitas Castro play as White?
As White, Daniel De Freitas Castro's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel De Freitas Castro play as Black?
As Black, Daniel De Freitas Castro most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Daniel De Freitas Castro's FIDE rating?
Daniel De Freitas Castro is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel De Freitas Castro played?
Our database contains 63 games by Daniel De Freitas Castro, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (54.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel De Freitas Castro?
63 games by Daniel De Freitas Castro 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.