Prepare against Fausto Castella Garcia
FM · Spain · World #4,179 classical · FIDE ID 3501922
When preparing against Fausto Castella Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 552 games by Fausto Castella Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fausto Castella Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fausto Castella Garcia 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 | 2,298 | 2,414 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,315 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,306 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 552 | 260 | 104 | 189 | 47.1% |
| As White | 276 | 146 | 44 | 86 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 277 | 114 | 60 | 103 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fausto Castella Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fausto Castella Garcia's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 99.2% | 57.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 93.3% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.8% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Fausto Castella Garcia's chess games
All 552 games by Fausto Castella Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 260 wins, 104 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 19/7/14 | 47.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 15/6/11 | 46.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| Aug 2003 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,556 | 11th Mislata Open A | B66 |
| Jul 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Oct 2022 | Sipke Ernst | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | C80 |
| Mar 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 235 | 113.5 | 2,242 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2022 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,389 |
| Cullera B | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| 48th Mislata Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,069 |
| 7th Quart de Poblet Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,286 |
| 46th Mislata | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-CUB sf | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,320 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fausto Castella Garcia's chess games?
552 games by Fausto Castella Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Fausto Castella Garcia has played.
What does Fausto Castella Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Fausto Castella Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fausto Castella Garcia answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Fausto Castella Garcia play as White?
As White, Fausto Castella Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 48.0% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fausto Castella Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Fausto Castella Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Fausto Castella Garcia's FIDE rating?
Fausto Castella Garcia is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Fausto Castella Garcia played?
Our database contains 552 games by Fausto Castella Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 104 draws, 189 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fausto Castella Garcia?
552 games by Fausto Castella Garcia 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.