Prepare against Federico Sancho Castiello
Spain · World #75,508 classical · FIDE ID 24518662
When preparing against Federico Sancho Castiello, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Federico Sancho Castiello, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Federico Sancho Castiello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico Sancho Castiello 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 | 1,804 | 1,830 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,808 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 36 | 17 | 35 | 40.9% |
| As White | 45 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Federico Sancho Castiello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Federico Sancho Castiello's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Castiello usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Castiello usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Castiello usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Federico Sancho Castiello's chess games
All 88 games by Federico Sancho Castiello in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 36 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Carmelo Fernandez Vicente | 2,088 | ch-ESP Seniors 65 | B49 |
| Nov 2014 | Michael Pfau | 1,998 | 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | C61 |
| Jun 2018 | Jose Manuel Lopez Moll | 1,940 | 10th Tres Cantos Open | C78 |
| Jun 2017 | Daniel Campos Palacios | 1,932 | 9th Tres Cantos Open | B40 |
| Aug 2018 | Alvaro Lobato Lavin | 1,923 | 35th Collado Villalba Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,563 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,973 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,836 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,530 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open A | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,711 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 30th Collado Villalba Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Sancho Castiello's chess games?
88 games by Federico Sancho Castiello, from Dec 2013 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 Federico Sancho Castiello has played.
What does Federico Sancho Castiello play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Federico Sancho Castiello opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Sancho Castiello answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Federico Sancho Castiello play as White?
As White, Federico Sancho Castiello's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Sancho Castiello play as Black?
As Black, Federico Sancho Castiello most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Federico Sancho Castiello's FIDE rating?
Federico Sancho Castiello is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Federico Sancho Castiello played?
Our database contains 88 games by Federico Sancho Castiello, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Sancho Castiello?
88 games by Federico Sancho Castiello 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.