Prepare against Jose Luis Castillo Rosa
Spain · World #118,202 classical · FIDE ID 54538530
When preparing against Jose Luis Castillo Rosa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 72 games by Jose Luis Castillo Rosa, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Castillo Rosa 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 | 1,679 | 1,689 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,699 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 32 | 6 | 34 | 44.4% |
| As White | 36 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rosa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Rosa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rosa usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's chess games
All 72 games by Jose Luis Castillo Rosa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Carlos Vazquez Cortes | 1,833 | 19th Foment Martinenc Open C | C55 |
| May 2017 | Abel De Santiago Gordo | 1,824 | 19th Foment Martinenc Open C | A46 |
| Feb 2019 | Joan Galceran Porqueras | 1,770 | 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | B21 |
| Mar 2019 | Joan Jimenez Sanchez | 1,766 | 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | B41 |
| Jun 2017 | Pol Punsola Mena | 1,764 | 19th Foment Martinenc Open C | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,526 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,358 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,588 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons C | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,456 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,283 |
| 46th Barcelona Tres Peons C | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,405 |
| 19th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's chess games?
72 games by Jose Luis Castillo Rosa, from Aug 2017 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 Luis Castillo Rosa has played.
What does Jose Luis Castillo Rosa play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Castillo Rosa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Castillo Rosa answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Castillo Rosa play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Castillo Rosa play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Castillo Rosa most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Jose Luis Castillo Rosa's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Castillo Rosa is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,689 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jose Luis Castillo Rosa played?
Our database contains 72 games by Jose Luis Castillo Rosa, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Castillo Rosa?
72 games by Jose Luis Castillo Rosa 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.