Prepare against Esther Raquel Esteban Castro
WCM · Peru · World #44,073 classical · FIDE ID 3880737
When preparing against Esther Raquel Esteban Castro, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 61 games by Esther Raquel Esteban Castro, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esther Raquel Esteban Castro 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 | 1,917 | 1,943 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,977 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 30 | 9 | 22 | 49.2% |
| As White | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 43.3% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 36.7% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Castro usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's chess games
All 61 games by Esther Raquel Esteban Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Carolina Lujan | 2,269 | WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Rapid #2 | A20 |
| Sep 2025 | Kate Azumi Bravo Mallco | 2,195 | World Girls U20 Blitz | A22 |
| Sep 2025 | Elizaveta Dorokhina | 2,098 | World Girls U20 Blitz | D02 |
| Sep 2025 | Maria Fernanda Herrada Blanco | 1,976 | World Girls U20 Blitz | A10 |
| Apr 2026 | Polina Karelina | 1,953 | 17th American Cont. Women | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Girls U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,975 |
| 17th American Cont. Women | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U15 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,549 |
| XVII Campeonato Continental Femenino de Ajedrez de Las Américas 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,978 |
| World Girls U20 Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G17 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Rapid #2 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,167 |
| WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Rapid #1 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's chess games?
61 games by Esther Raquel Esteban Castro, from Oct 2022 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 Esther Raquel Esteban Castro has played.
What does Esther Raquel Esteban Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Esther Raquel Esteban Castro opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esther Raquel Esteban Castro answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Esther Raquel Esteban Castro play as White?
As White, Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esther Raquel Esteban Castro play as Black?
As Black, Esther Raquel Esteban Castro most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Esther Raquel Esteban Castro's FIDE rating?
Esther Raquel Esteban Castro is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Esther Raquel Esteban Castro played?
Our database contains 61 games by Esther Raquel Esteban Castro, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esther Raquel Esteban Castro?
61 games by Esther Raquel Esteban Castro 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.