Prepare against Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro
CHL · World #56,473 classical · FIDE ID 3475255
When preparing against Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Alessandro Escobar 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 | 1,868 | 1,919 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,664 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,845 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 51.4% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Castro usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's chess games
All 37 games by Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Marcelo Orrego Palermo | 2,112 | Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Sebastian Gutierrez Montes | 2,095 | III Temuco Open | — |
| Aug 2025 | Jean Franco Regalado Nicasio | 2,018 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A57 |
| Jul 2026 | Steven Anton Chacon Olortegui | 1,911 | Campeonato Nacional Escolar Impares CHILE 2026 | ABSOLUTA | C22 |
| Jul 2026 | Sebastian Alfonso Rubio Bascur | 1,887 | Campeonato Nacional Escolar Impares CHILE 2026 | ABSOLUTA | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| III Temuco Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Campeonato Nacional Escolar Impares CHILE 2026 | ABSOLUTA | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| Campeonato Nacional de Menores Chile 2026 | Categoría Absoluta | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| Campeonato Nacional Absoluto CHILE 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,011 |
| Zonal 2.5 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's chess games?
37 games by Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro, from Apr 2024 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 Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro has played.
What does Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro answers 1...c5 (90% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro play as White?
As White, Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro play as Black?
As Black, Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro's FIDE rating?
Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro played?
Our database contains 37 games by Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Alessandro Escobar Castro?
37 games by Franco Alessandro Escobar 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.