Prepare against Jose Luis Castro Torres
FM · Venezuela · World #3,933 classical · FIDE ID 3901831
When preparing against Jose Luis Castro Torres, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 133 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 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 | 2,171 | 2,278 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 49 | 33 | 51 | 36.8% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 13 | 27 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 33.3% |
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 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 95.2% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Torres usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Torres usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% 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 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Jose Luis Castro Torres's chess games
All 133 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
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 |
| Sep 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,374 | XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Blitz Freestyle 960 | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Marco Delgado Romero | 2,356 | XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Blitz Freestyle 960 | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VEN | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-Barquisimeto | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,370 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,347 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,348 |
| 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?
133 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres, from Jul 2012 to Sep 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 62 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Castro Torres opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Castro Torres answers 1...c5 (92% 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: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 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: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 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 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Jose Luis Castro Torres played?
Our database contains 133 games by Jose Luis Castro Torres, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Castro Torres?
133 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.