Prepare against Jacinto Arias Castanedo
Spain · World #81,438 classical · FIDE ID 2221586
When preparing against Jacinto Arias Castanedo, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%).
Our database contains 124 games by Jacinto Arias Castanedo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacinto Arias Castanedo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacinto Arias Castanedo 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 | 1,785 | 2,190 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,863 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 32 | 19 | 73 | 25.8% |
| As White | 62 | 18 | 8 | 36 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 14 | 11 | 37 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacinto Arias Castanedo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacinto Arias Castanedo's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 56.5% | 37.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 24.2% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Castanedo usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castanedo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Castanedo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Castanedo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Castanedo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Castanedo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 45.7% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 14 | 40.0% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 19.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Jacinto Arias Castanedo's chess games
All 124 games by Jacinto Arias Castanedo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Francisco Sanchez Guirado | 2,500 | ch-Salamanca | B03 |
| Feb 2012 | Endre Ortel | 2,286 | Budapest FS02 FM-A2 | A12 |
| Jan 2017 | Svetlana Tishova | 2,214 | 16th Prague Open | A06 |
| Aug 1998 | Jesus Baena Canada | 2,180 | ch-ESP | C81 |
| Jan 1998 | Manuel Vidal del Rio | 2,180 | La Coruna Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,081 |
| 9th Orense Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,655 |
| 87th Hastings Masters Open | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,854 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A2 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-ESP | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 1,950 |
| 16th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacinto Arias Castanedo's chess games?
124 games by Jacinto Arias Castanedo, from Apr 2003 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 Jacinto Arias Castanedo has played.
What does Jacinto Arias Castanedo play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Jacinto Arias Castanedo opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacinto Arias Castanedo answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jacinto Arias Castanedo play as White?
As White, Jacinto Arias Castanedo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacinto Arias Castanedo play as Black?
As Black, Jacinto Arias Castanedo most often plays: Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Jacinto Arias Castanedo's FIDE rating?
Jacinto Arias Castanedo is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jacinto Arias Castanedo played?
Our database contains 124 games by Jacinto Arias Castanedo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 73 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacinto Arias Castanedo?
124 games by Jacinto Arias Castanedo 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.