Prepare against Esteve Giro Castellet
Spain · World #100,601 classical · FIDE ID 22234136
When preparing against Esteve Giro Castellet, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as White, 57.9% over 19 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Esteve Giro Castellet, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esteve Giro Castellet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteve Giro Castellet 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 | 1,728 | 1,767 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 56 | 35 | 44 | 41.5% |
| As White | 66 | 34 | 14 | 18 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteve Giro Castellet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteve Giro Castellet's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Castellet usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Castellet usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Castellet usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 71.1% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 21.1% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Esteve Giro Castellet's chess games
All 135 games by Esteve Giro Castellet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 56 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Francesc Cecilia Aguado | 1,920 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | B32 |
| Nov 2013 | Luis Silva Schultze | 1,883 | 10th Mataro Open | E00 |
| Oct 2013 | Ramon Alvaro Hermosa | 1,879 | 10th Mataro Open | B20 |
| Jun 2015 | Eduard Arcusa Postils | 1,867 | 9th Llinars del Valles Open B | B23 |
| Jun 2015 | Jaume Argemi Camp | 1,845 | 9th Llinars del Valles Open B | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2015 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,871 |
| 31st Vic Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,925 |
| 12th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,510 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,491 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,631 |
| ch-Girona | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,387 |
| 13th Roncana Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,627 |
| 7th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteve Giro Castellet's chess games?
135 games by Esteve Giro Castellet, from Oct 2007 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 Esteve Giro Castellet has played.
What does Esteve Giro Castellet play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Esteve Giro Castellet opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteve Giro Castellet answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Esteve Giro Castellet play as White?
As White, Esteve Giro Castellet's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (19 games, 57.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteve Giro Castellet play as Black?
As Black, Esteve Giro Castellet most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Esteve Giro Castellet's FIDE rating?
Esteve Giro Castellet is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Esteve Giro Castellet played?
Our database contains 135 games by Esteve Giro Castellet, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteve Giro Castellet?
135 games by Esteve Giro Castellet 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.