Prepare against Juan David Molano Castano
Colombia · World #131,546 classical · FIDE ID 4439341
When preparing against Juan David Molano Castano, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 57 games by Juan David Molano Castano, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan David Molano Castano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan David Molano Castano 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 | 1,642 | 1,732 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,715 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,580 | 1,731 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 9 | 28 | 35.1% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan David Molano Castano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan David Molano Castano's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 50.0% | 56.7% |
| e3 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Castano usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Castano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Juan David Molano Castano's chess games
All 57 games by Juan David Molano Castano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | David Felipe Ribero | 1,975 | ch-COL U10 | D11 |
| May 2014 | Eduardo Hincapie Uribe | 1,973 | ch-COL U10 | B30 |
| Apr 2015 | Stefano Hernandez | 1,791 | Pereira Forero Cup 2nd | B45 |
| Jun 2015 | Angie Lorena Espana Londono | 1,650 | Risarald Open | B45 |
| Jan 2014 | Sebastian Arellano Villegas | 1,527 | ch-COL sf | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,436 |
| ch-COL School U11 | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| Central America & Caribbean U10 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-COL U10 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,593 |
| Risarald Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
| ch-Antioquia Region U10 | 2014 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-COL U16 m sf3 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,339 |
| Pereira Forero Cup 2nd | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan David Molano Castano's chess games?
57 games by Juan David Molano Castano, from Jul 2015 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 Juan David Molano Castano has played.
What does Juan David Molano Castano play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Juan David Molano Castano opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan David Molano Castano answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan David Molano Castano play as White?
As White, Juan David Molano Castano's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan David Molano Castano play as Black?
As Black, Juan David Molano Castano most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Juan David Molano Castano's FIDE rating?
Juan David Molano Castano is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid and 1,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Juan David Molano Castano played?
Our database contains 57 games by Juan David Molano Castano, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan David Molano Castano?
57 games by Juan David Molano Castano 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.