Prepare against Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo
Colombia · World #20,642 classical · FIDE ID 4402960
When preparing against Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 384 games by Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo 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 | 2,052 | 2,219 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,183 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,133 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 150 | 65 | 169 | 39.1% |
| As White | 180 | 74 | 31 | 75 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 204 | 76 | 34 | 94 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 32.2% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 44 | 24.4% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 20.0% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 35 | 19.4% | 44.3% |
| h4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Castillo usually continues f4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 47.5% | 60.6% |
| e6 | 42 | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 25 | 37.3% | 36.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 23.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 22.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 16.4% | 31.8% |
Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's chess games
All 384 games by Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 150 wins, 65 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 47 | 25/7/15 | 53.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 40 | 12/6/22 | 30.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Diasmany Otero Acosta | 2,423 | 41st Capablanca Memorial Open | A80 |
| Nov 2006 | Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana | 2,396 | 41st Capablanca Memorial Open | B04 |
| Nov 2023 | Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte | 2,393 | 10th Velez Rapid Open | A85 |
| Aug 2018 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,371 | 25th Medellin Flores Open | E94 |
| Nov 2023 | Ronald Jesus Brizuela Abreu | 2,326 | 10th Velez Rapid Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 33 | 16 | 1,984 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 10th Velez Rapid Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 10th Velez Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,892 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,195 |
| ch-COL | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| 11th Havana Fernandez Mem | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| 41st Capablanca Memorial Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's chess games?
384 games by Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo, from Jan 2005 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 Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo has played.
What does Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo play as White?
As White, Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Gambit (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo most often plays: Alekhine Defense (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo's FIDE rating?
Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (May 2010).
How many games has Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo played?
Our database contains 384 games by Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 65 draws, 169 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo?
384 games by Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo 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.