Prepare against Jhon Edison Castano
Colombia · World #24,441 classical · FIDE ID 4404866
When preparing against Jhon Edison Castano, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Jhon Edison Castano, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jhon Edison Castano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jhon Edison Castano 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 | 2,022 | 2,101 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,103 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,036 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 101 | 22 | 84 | 48.6% |
| As White | 102 | 48 | 13 | 40 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 106 | 53 | 9 | 44 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jhon Edison Castano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jhon Edison Castano's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 86.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Jhon Edison Castano's chess games
All 208 games by Jhon Edison Castano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 101 wins, 22 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/4 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/3/9 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Oscar Humberto Castro Rojas | 2,369 | Medellin Americas Open | D00 |
| Jan 2009 | Alejandro Rios Parra | 2,310 | Medellin de Apertura Open | A60 |
| Dec 2013 | Carlo Giovanni Vittorino | 2,296 | Medellin Navideno Open | B84 |
| Mar 2009 | Osmo Kauppila | 2,293 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | E97 |
| Mar 2013 | Daniel Uribe Arteaga | 2,265 | Medellin Semana Santa Open | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,242 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,565 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| 13th American Continental | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
| 7th Medellin Easter Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jhon Edison Castano's chess games?
208 games by Jhon Edison Castano, from Apr 2008 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 Jhon Edison Castano has played.
What does Jhon Edison Castano play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Jhon Edison Castano opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jhon Edison Castano answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jhon Edison Castano play as White?
As White, Jhon Edison Castano's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jhon Edison Castano play as Black?
As Black, Jhon Edison Castano most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Jhon Edison Castano's FIDE rating?
Jhon Edison Castano is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Jhon Edison Castano played?
Our database contains 208 games by Jhon Edison Castano, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 22 draws, 84 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jhon Edison Castano?
208 games by Jhon Edison Castano 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.