Prepare against Eduardo Castro Quijano
CM · Spain · World #7,714 classical · FIDE ID 24507407
When preparing against Eduardo Castro Quijano, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 104 games by Eduardo Castro Quijano, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Castro Quijano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Castro Quijano 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 | 2,211 | 2,216 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,139 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 37 | 23 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 9 | 25 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Castro Quijano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Castro Quijano's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 94.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Quijano usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Quijano usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Quijano usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Quijano usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Quijano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Quijano usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Eduardo Castro Quijano's chess games
All 104 games by Eduardo Castro Quijano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 37 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Fernandez Guillen,E | 2,439 | 12th Oviedo Open 2026 | C47 |
| Sep 2022 | Enrique Alvarez Fernandez | 2,316 | 6th Villa de Gijon Open | A22 |
| Jul 2026 | Xu,Yang | 2,288 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 2021 | Cesar Alcala Gonzalez | 2,157 | ch-ESP U16 | A67 |
| Aug 2022 | Pablo Lopez Varela | 2,104 | ch-ESP U18 Rapid | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-ESP U18 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,984 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| Barcelona Ciutat Open B | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,829 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| Marco Marino Mem | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Castro Quijano's chess games?
104 games by Eduardo Castro Quijano, from Jul 2014 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 Eduardo Castro Quijano has played.
What does Eduardo Castro Quijano play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Eduardo Castro Quijano opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Castro Quijano answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Castro Quijano play as White?
As White, Eduardo Castro Quijano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Castro Quijano play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Castro Quijano most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Eduardo Castro Quijano's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Castro Quijano is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Eduardo Castro Quijano played?
Our database contains 104 games by Eduardo Castro Quijano, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Castro Quijano?
104 games by Eduardo Castro Quijano 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.