Prepare against Javier Castellano Lopez
Spain · World #5,548 classical · FIDE ID 54532434
When preparing against Javier Castellano Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Javier Castellano Lopez, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Javier Castellano Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Castellano Lopez 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 | 2,260 | 2,260 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,960 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 26.7% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Castellano Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Castellano Lopez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Javier Castellano Lopez's chess games
All 45 games by Javier Castellano Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 22 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Hugo Uber Gracia | 2,302 | 7th Mutxamel IM | D15 |
| Sep 2026 | Jhoel Garcia | 2,237 | IV Torneo Internacional de Alfafar Miguel Martinez | E07 |
| Aug 2025 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,224 | 7th Mutxamel IM | A56 |
| Aug 2024 | Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela | 2,073 | 57th Mislata Open | A54 |
| Sep 2021 | Jose Luis Gonzalvez Perales | 1,964 | Montserrat Open 14th | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Mutxamel IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| 57th Mislata Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,918 |
| V Torneo Internacional Ciudad de Silla | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,251 |
| Montserrat Open 14th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,065 |
| IV Torneo Internacional de Alfafar Miguel Martinez | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,155 |
| I Blitz Odiseo Chess Masters | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,871 |
| 6th Valencia Cuna Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Castellano Lopez's chess games?
45 games by Javier Castellano Lopez, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Javier Castellano Lopez has played.
What does Javier Castellano Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Javier Castellano Lopez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Castellano Lopez answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Javier Castellano Lopez play as White?
As White, Javier Castellano Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Castellano Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Javier Castellano Lopez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Javier Castellano Lopez's FIDE rating?
Javier Castellano Lopez is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Javier Castellano Lopez played?
Our database contains 45 games by Javier Castellano Lopez, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 22 draws, 11 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Castellano Lopez?
45 games by Javier Castellano Lopez 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.