Prepare against Gregorio Valbuena Castro
Spain · World #138,099 classical · FIDE ID 2271516
When preparing against Gregorio Valbuena Castro, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Gregorio Valbuena Castro, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregorio Valbuena Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregorio Valbuena 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 | 1,625 | 1,930 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 63 | 14 | 121 | 31.8% |
| As White | 103 | 37 | 6 | 60 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 26 | 8 | 61 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregorio Valbuena Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregorio Valbuena Castro's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 100.0% | 38.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.8% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Castro usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Castro usually continues b4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Castro usually continues d4 (19.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 21.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Gregorio Valbuena Castro's chess games
All 198 games by Gregorio Valbuena Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 63 wins, 14 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 29 | 9/4/16 | 31.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | David Pons Carreras | 2,132 | 2nd Barceloneta Open | B21 |
| Jan 2002 | Jordi Planella Sanchez | 2,120 | UGA Inverno Open | C02 |
| May 2002 | Francesc Amigo Barbera | 2,115 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C65 |
| May 2015 | Guillem Mut Company | 2,104 | 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | B20 |
| Jun 2002 | Ignacio Abascal Vicente | 2,025 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,550 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,914 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,488 |
| ch-Barcelona CC Amateurs A | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,495 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 2nd Barcelona Navidad Amateurs | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregorio Valbuena Castro's chess games?
198 games by Gregorio Valbuena Castro, from Jan 2004 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 Gregorio Valbuena Castro has played.
What does Gregorio Valbuena Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Gregorio Valbuena Castro opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregorio Valbuena Castro answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gregorio Valbuena Castro play as White?
As White, Gregorio Valbuena Castro's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Center Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregorio Valbuena Castro play as Black?
As Black, Gregorio Valbuena Castro most often plays: Petrov's Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Gregorio Valbuena Castro's FIDE rating?
Gregorio Valbuena Castro is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gregorio Valbuena Castro played?
Our database contains 198 games by Gregorio Valbuena Castro, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 14 draws, 121 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregorio Valbuena Castro?
198 games by Gregorio Valbuena 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.