Prepare against Ivan Garcia Castineira
Spain · World #85,911 classical · FIDE ID 2237296
When preparing against Ivan Garcia Castineira, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 61 games by Ivan Garcia Castineira, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Garcia Castineira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Garcia Castineira 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 | 1,771 | 1,823 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 6 | 27 | 45.9% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Garcia Castineira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Garcia Castineira's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Castineira usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Castineira usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Castineira usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Castineira usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Castineira usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Ivan Garcia Castineira's chess games
All 61 games by Ivan Garcia Castineira in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Jorge Sanchez Alvarez | 1,987 | 1st Villalba Open | D26 |
| Aug 2009 | Juan Bautista Marco Catala | 1,898 | 26th Collado Villalba Open B | B07 |
| Oct 2002 | Jesus Regino Alvarez Diaz | 1,851 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | B40 |
| Aug 2019 | Francisco Olias Munoz | 1,834 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | A65 |
| Aug 2019 | Carlos Gonzalez Dominguez | 1,807 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Villalba Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,550 |
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,519 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,687 |
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,558 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Garcia Castineira's chess games?
61 games by Ivan Garcia Castineira, from May 2010 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 Ivan Garcia Castineira has played.
What does Ivan Garcia Castineira play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ivan Garcia Castineira opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Garcia Castineira answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Ivan Garcia Castineira play as White?
As White, Ivan Garcia Castineira's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Garcia Castineira play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Garcia Castineira most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ivan Garcia Castineira's FIDE rating?
Ivan Garcia Castineira is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ivan Garcia Castineira played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ivan Garcia Castineira, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Garcia Castineira?
61 games by Ivan Garcia Castineira 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.