Prepare against Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo
FM · Spain · World #4,702 classical · FIDE ID 24596256
When preparing against Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 38.9% over 36 games.
Our database contains 461 games by Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Javier Gonzalez 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 | 2,282 | 2,334 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,196 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 208 | 55 | 198 | 45.1% |
| As White | 227 | 114 | 27 | 86 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 234 | 94 | 28 | 112 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 70.0% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 33 | 14.5% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.7% | 61.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nc3 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 80 | 64.0% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 25 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 49 | 70.0% | 51.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 21.4% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's chess games
All 461 games by Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 208 wins, 55 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 14/6/16 | 38.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 15/0/4 | 78.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 145 | 67/13/65 | 46.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | G Oparin | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | A Shirov | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Apr 2024 | Velimir Ivic | 2,582 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Apr 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,552 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Mar 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,544 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 290 | 142 | 2,278 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2021 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,674 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,645 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,035 |
| III Navidad Diagonal RR B | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,150 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Rápido | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,218 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's chess games?
461 games by Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo, from Aug 2016 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 Javier Gonzalez Castillo has played.
What does Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo answers 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo play as White?
As White, Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 38.9% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (19 games, 78.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo most often plays: Modern Defense (145 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo's FIDE rating?
Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo played?
Our database contains 461 games by Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 55 draws, 198 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Javier Gonzalez Castillo?
461 games by Jose Javier Gonzalez 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.