Prepare against Gonzalo Castro Murillo
Ecuador · World #29,758 classical · FIDE ID 3600149
When preparing against Gonzalo Castro Murillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 30 games by Gonzalo Castro Murillo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gonzalo Castro Murillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gonzalo Castro Murillo 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 | 1,988 | 2,201 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,095 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,181 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gonzalo Castro Murillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gonzalo Castro Murillo's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Murillo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Murillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Murillo usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Gonzalo Castro Murillo's chess games
All 30 games by Gonzalo Castro Murillo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jairo Moreira Romero | 2,200 | Quito Gran Prix Open | B27 |
| Oct 2026 | Otoniel Ledesma | 2,186 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | B71 |
| Jan 1998 | Cesar Alarcon Tirado | 2,100 | Quito Gran Prix Open | A45 |
| Apr 2023 | Milton Kasuo Okamura | 1,995 | ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | A59 |
| Apr 2023 | Daniel Santiso | 1,847 | ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito Gran Prix Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,014 |
| ch-ECU | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,587 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,254 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gonzalo Castro Murillo's chess games?
30 games by Gonzalo Castro Murillo, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Gonzalo Castro Murillo has played.
What does Gonzalo Castro Murillo play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gonzalo Castro Murillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gonzalo Castro Murillo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gonzalo Castro Murillo play as White?
As White, Gonzalo Castro Murillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gonzalo Castro Murillo play as Black?
As Black, Gonzalo Castro Murillo most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Gonzalo Castro Murillo's FIDE rating?
Gonzalo Castro Murillo is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Gonzalo Castro Murillo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Gonzalo Castro Murillo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gonzalo Castro Murillo?
30 games by Gonzalo Castro Murillo 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.