Prepare against Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo
Spain · World #58,434 classical · FIDE ID 54715083
When preparing against Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo 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 | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,841 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 44 | 19 | 44 | 40.7% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 9 | 23 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 10 | 21 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 35.7% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Castillo usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Castillo usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Castillo usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's chess games
All 108 games by Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 44 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E08 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Darko Anic | 2,430 | Ibercaja Open | A05 |
| Jan 1995 | Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez | 2,270 | Zaragoza Open C | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,265 | Zaragoza Open C | C00 |
| Jan 1995 | Vasil Vasilev | 2,240 | Zaragoza Open C | A54 |
| Jan 1997 | Julio Cesar Ruiz Diez | 2,235 | Ibercaja Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaragoza La Salle Open | 1995 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,289 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 13 | 9 | 2,435 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2023 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,759 |
| chT-Aragon | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| Zaragoza Open C | 1995 | 8 | 6 | 2,395 |
| Ibercaja Open B | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,971 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,733 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's chess games?
108 games by Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo, from Jan 2020 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 Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo has played.
What does Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo most often plays: Philidor (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo played?
Our database contains 108 games by Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo?
108 games by Jose Antonio Barranco Castillo 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.