Prepare against Esteban Montilla Carrillo
FM · Spain · World #14,905 classical · FIDE ID 2208261
When preparing against Esteban Montilla Carrillo, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 295 games by Esteban Montilla Carrillo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Montilla Carrillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Montilla Carrillo 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 | 2,107 | 2,317 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,177 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,226 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 105 | 63 | 127 | 35.6% |
| As White | 129 | 47 | 31 | 51 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 166 | 58 | 32 | 76 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Montilla Carrillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Montilla Carrillo's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 38.8% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 46 | 35.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 15.5% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 10.1% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Carrillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Carrillo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Carrillo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Carrillo usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Carrillo usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Carrillo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 91.3% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 54.9% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 23 | 45.1% | 63.0% |
Esteban Montilla Carrillo's chess games
All 295 games by Esteban Montilla Carrillo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 105 wins, 63 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Antonio Gual Pascual | 2,455 | San Feliu de Guixols Open | E44 |
| Nov 2013 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,429 | 1st Cornella Pinol Memorial | C00 |
| Jul 2013 | Santiago Beltran Rueda | 2,420 | 39th Sitges Open | A25 |
| Aug 2000 | Cristobal Ramo Frontinan | 2,366 | chT-ESP | B53 |
| May 1998 | Eduard Ibanez Tarradellas | 2,355 | Sant Boi Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 29 | 17 | 2,206 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 26 | 11 | 2,135 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 20 | 13 | 2,385 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 19 | 8 | 2,143 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 2,166 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Montilla Carrillo's chess games?
295 games by Esteban Montilla Carrillo, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Esteban Montilla Carrillo has played.
What does Esteban Montilla Carrillo play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Esteban Montilla Carrillo opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Montilla Carrillo answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Esteban Montilla Carrillo play as White?
As White, Esteban Montilla Carrillo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Montilla Carrillo play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Montilla Carrillo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Esteban Montilla Carrillo's FIDE rating?
Esteban Montilla Carrillo is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Esteban Montilla Carrillo played?
Our database contains 295 games by Esteban Montilla Carrillo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 63 draws, 127 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Montilla Carrillo?
295 games by Esteban Montilla Carrillo 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.