Prepare against Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo
Spain · World #56,218 classical · FIDE ID 32007302
When preparing against Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo 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 | 1,870 | 1,870 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,778 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,760 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 163 rated games against 148 different opponents, across 37 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 108 | 45 | 16 | 47 | 41.7% | 1,776 | 1,751 | 6 |
| Rapid | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 42.3% | 1,614 | 1,564 | 2 |
| Blitz | 29 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 41.4% | 1,587 | 1,510 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 71 | 15 | 10 | 46 | 21.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 64 | 38 | 7 | 19 | 59.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 20 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,840 | 1,974 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1,717 | 1,797 |
| 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,915 | 1,946 |
| 2023 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 1,681 | 1,664 |
| 2022 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 1,664 | 1,555 |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1,896 | 1,751 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,816 | 1,816 |
| 2019 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1,527 | 1,546 |
| 2018 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1,690 | 1,590 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,773 | 1,373 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's chess games
All 30 games by Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Andres Ruiz Quevedo | 1,898 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | E11 |
| Feb 2021 | Eduardo Garcia Sanz | 1,823 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | A25 |
| Feb 2020 | Santiago Lizon Martinez | 1,738 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C78 |
| Feb 2020 | Antonio Cruz Gonzalez | 1,719 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A43 |
| Feb 2020 | Federico Lopez Orellana | 1,705 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,919 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,712 |
| 1st San Sebastian de los Reyes Open U2200 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,690 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open B | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,347 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's chess games?
30 games by Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo, from Jun 2018 to Oct 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 Del Castillo Izquierdo has played.
What does Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo?
30 games by Jose Del Castillo Izquierdo 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.