Prepare against Jeronimo Castano Herrera
Colombia · World #66,858 classical · FIDE ID 4487087
When preparing against Jeronimo Castano Herrera, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (55%).
Our database contains 75 games by Jeronimo Castano Herrera, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeronimo Castano Herrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeronimo Castano Herrera 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 | 1,832 | 1,880 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,900 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 31 | 14 | 30 | 41.3% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeronimo Castano Herrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeronimo Castano Herrera's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 48.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 45.7% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Herrera usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Herrera usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Jeronimo Castano Herrera's chess games
All 75 games by Jeronimo Castano Herrera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Sergio Alejandro Ayala Delgado | 2,012 | 18th American Continental Rapid | C54 |
| Aug 2024 | Efrain Valle | 1,967 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | A25 |
| Aug 2024 | Ricardo Andres Lopez | 1,918 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | B34 |
| Aug 2023 | Manuel Olarte Ospina | 1,905 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | B10 |
| Apr 2023 | Edwin Johann Forero | 1,898 | 11th Medellin Easter Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American School U13 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,444 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,443 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,550 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,998 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,458 |
| ch-COL U20 Girls | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,443 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open B | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeronimo Castano Herrera's chess games?
75 games by Jeronimo Castano Herrera, from Jan 2019 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 Jeronimo Castano Herrera has played.
What does Jeronimo Castano Herrera play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jeronimo Castano Herrera opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeronimo Castano Herrera answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Jeronimo Castano Herrera play as White?
As White, Jeronimo Castano Herrera's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeronimo Castano Herrera play as Black?
As Black, Jeronimo Castano Herrera most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Jeronimo Castano Herrera's FIDE rating?
Jeronimo Castano Herrera is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jeronimo Castano Herrera played?
Our database contains 75 games by Jeronimo Castano Herrera, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeronimo Castano Herrera?
75 games by Jeronimo Castano Herrera 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.