Prepare against Javier Castrillon Otero
Spain · World #25,698 classical · FIDE ID 2263343
Our database contains 295 games by Javier Castrillon Otero, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Castrillon Otero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Castrillon Otero 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 | 2,013 | 2,054 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,987 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,988 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 150 | 37 | 108 | 50.8% |
| As White | 153 | 83 | 21 | 49 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 142 | 67 | 16 | 59 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Castrillon Otero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Castrillon Otero's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 92.8% | 62.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Otero usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Otero usually continues c4 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Otero usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 55.1% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 24.6% | 64.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Javier Castrillon Otero's chess games
All 295 games by Javier Castrillon Otero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 150 wins, 37 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 19/2/3 | 79.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Jaume Mundet Riera | 2,319 | Girona Open A | A55 |
| Oct 2018 | Francesc Parramon Ros | 2,232 | 2nd Girona Gerunda Cup | C28 |
| Oct 2018 | Lluis Casanellas Ruano | 2,216 | 2nd Girona Gerunda Cup | D10 |
| Jul 2015 | Sergi Diaz Munoz | 2,192 | 6th Girona Open | B90 |
| Nov 2011 | Emili Colls Gelaberto | 2,184 | ch-Girona Provincial | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,173 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| Can Ninetes Open 11th | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,993 |
| 18th Ferrol Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,023 |
| 7th Platja d'Aro Open B | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,099 |
| 8th Santa Eugenia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,789 |
| 6th Girona Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Castrillon Otero's chess games?
295 games by Javier Castrillon Otero, from Oct 2006 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 Javier Castrillon Otero has played.
What does Javier Castrillon Otero play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Javier Castrillon Otero opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Castrillon Otero answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Javier Castrillon Otero play as White?
As White, Javier Castrillon Otero's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 79.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Castrillon Otero play as Black?
As Black, Javier Castrillon Otero most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Javier Castrillon Otero's FIDE rating?
Javier Castrillon Otero is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Javier Castrillon Otero played?
Our database contains 295 games by Javier Castrillon Otero, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 37 draws, 108 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Castrillon Otero?
295 games by Javier Castrillon Otero 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.