Prepare against Emilio Castillo Pla
Spain · World #70,348 classical · FIDE ID 2258439
When preparing against Emilio Castillo Pla, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Emilio Castillo Pla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emilio Castillo Pla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilio Castillo Pla 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 | 1,820 | 1,980 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 47 | 9 | 49 | 44.8% |
| As White | 49 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 8 | 27 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilio Castillo Pla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilio Castillo Pla's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 95.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pla usually continues c3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Pla usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pla usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Emilio Castillo Pla's chess games
All 105 games by Emilio Castillo Pla in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 9 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Elias Iniguez Castrillon | 2,210 | Valencia Autonomico Sur A | E67 |
| Dec 2013 | Manuel Carrasco Sagredo | 2,148 | 3rd Alzira Christmas Open | B07 |
| Oct 2014 | Pablo Rodriguez Ferrer | 2,101 | ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | A00 |
| Oct 2014 | Albert Deruelle Sala | 2,063 | ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | C77 |
| Nov 2014 | Francisco Barbero Verdu | 2,051 | ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,725 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-Xeraco Region Preferente | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| 15th Cullera Bahia Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,996 |
| Almansa Open B 6th | 2011 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 24th Cullera Open U2000 | 2003 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur A | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilio Castillo Pla's chess games?
105 games by Emilio Castillo Pla, from Apr 2003 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 Emilio Castillo Pla has played.
What does Emilio Castillo Pla play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Emilio Castillo Pla opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilio Castillo Pla answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Emilio Castillo Pla play as White?
As White, Emilio Castillo Pla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilio Castillo Pla play as Black?
As Black, Emilio Castillo Pla most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Emilio Castillo Pla's FIDE rating?
Emilio Castillo Pla is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Emilio Castillo Pla played?
Our database contains 105 games by Emilio Castillo Pla, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 9 draws, 49 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilio Castillo Pla?
105 games by Emilio Castillo Pla 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.