Prepare against David Castor
CM · Australia · World #16,251 classical · FIDE ID 3204588
Our database contains 235 games by David Castor, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Castor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Castor 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 | 1,970 | 2,195 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,125 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 78 | 18 | 138 | 33.2% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 11 | 61 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 37 | 7 | 77 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Castor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Castor's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 80.5% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 21 | 18.6% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Castor usually continues Nc3 (34.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Castor usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Castor usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Castor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Castor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.9% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 51.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 48.5% | 34.4% |
David Castor's chess games
All 235 games by David Castor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 78 wins, 18 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 25 | 5/1/19 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | David 1981 Martinez Martin | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrey Grekh | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jan 2014 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,371 | ch-AUS | A40 |
| Jul 2023 | Danila Bilan | 2,303 | Titled Tue Early | D18 |
| Jul 2023 | Ayrat Vafin | 2,302 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 120 | 28.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2000 | 31 | 15.5 | 1,480 |
| ch-Queensland | 2013 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,191 |
| Sydney Open | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-AUS | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,903 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| 43rd Doeberl Cup | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Castor's chess games?
235 games by David Castor, from Oct 2005 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 David Castor has played.
What does David Castor play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, David Castor opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Castor answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does David Castor play as White?
As White, David Castor's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Castor play as Black?
As Black, David Castor most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is David Castor's FIDE rating?
David Castor is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2009).
How many games has David Castor played?
Our database contains 235 games by David Castor, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 18 draws, 138 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Castor?
235 games by David Castor 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.