Prepare against Jose Antonio Castro Uceda
Spain · World #139,107 classical · FIDE ID 2285932
When preparing against Jose Antonio Castro Uceda, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 360 games by Jose Antonio Castro Uceda, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Castro Uceda 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 | 1,622 | 1,725 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,637 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,566 | 1,657 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 140 | 42 | 178 | 38.9% |
| As White | 189 | 80 | 19 | 90 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 171 | 60 | 23 | 88 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 57.7% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 79 | 41.8% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Uceda usually continues c4 (35.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Uceda usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Uceda usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Uceda usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Uceda usually continues Qh5 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Uceda usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 97.9% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 66.7% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's chess games
All 360 games by Jose Antonio Castro Uceda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Aug 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: 140 wins, 42 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 20/2/21 | 46.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Henry Augusto Castano | 2,100 | 25th Collado Villalba Open A | E30 |
| Feb 2018 | Raul Cuellar Gutierrez | 1,965 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | C01 |
| Oct 2002 | Lucio Valero Pena | 1,905 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B00 |
| Apr 2012 | Angel Barahona Torrijos | 1,904 | 18th Madrid San Viator Open | B20 |
| Feb 2015 | Ignacio Morera Rodriguez | 1,887 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 66 | 27 | 1,624 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 30 | 11.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,680 |
| 19th Madrid San Viator Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,639 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,738 |
| 8th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,498 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,686 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's chess games?
360 games by Jose Antonio Castro Uceda, from Jan 2006 to Aug 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 Castro Uceda has played.
What does Jose Antonio Castro Uceda play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Castro Uceda opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Castro Uceda answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Castro Uceda play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Castro Uceda play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Castro Uceda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Jose Antonio Castro Uceda's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Castro Uceda is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid and 1,566 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (May 2024).
How many games has Jose Antonio Castro Uceda played?
Our database contains 360 games by Jose Antonio Castro Uceda, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 42 draws, 178 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Castro Uceda?
360 games by Jose Antonio Castro Uceda 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.