Prepare against Jose Luis Castro Torres
FM · Venezuela · World #3,914 classical · FIDE ID 3901831
Our database contains 105 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Castro Torres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Castro Torres 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 | 2,305 | 2,342 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,296 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,278 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 44 | 27 | 34 | 41.9% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Castro Torres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Castro Torres's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 96.3% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Torres usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Jose Luis Castro Torres's chess games
All 105 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 44 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Andreas Kelires | 2,536 | Olympiad-45 | C68 |
| Aug 2022 | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | 2,436 | Olympiad-44 | B07 |
| May 2026 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,422 | ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | C00 |
| Jan 2020 | Ariel Marichal Gonzalez | 2,317 | ch-VEN | E90 |
| Feb 2024 | Ronald Jesus Brizuela Abreu | 2,311 | ch-VEN | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VEN | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,276 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,348 |
| ch-Barquisimeto | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,370 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,347 |
| VEN pre olympic2 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,361 |
| 2nd Caracas Sunaval | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| Barquisimeto Vega Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Castro Torres's chess games?
105 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres, from Jul 2012 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 Luis Castro Torres has played.
What does Jose Luis Castro Torres play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Castro Torres opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Castro Torres answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Castro Torres play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Castro Torres's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Castro Torres play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Castro Torres most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jose Luis Castro Torres's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Castro Torres is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Jose Luis Castro Torres played?
Our database contains 105 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Castro Torres?
105 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres 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.