Prepare against Juan Esteban Castaneda
Colombia · World #51,271 classical · FIDE ID 4479920
When preparing against Juan Esteban Castaneda, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Juan Esteban Castaneda, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Esteban Castaneda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Esteban Castaneda 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 | 1,888 | 1,959 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,970 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 51.0% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Esteban Castaneda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Esteban Castaneda's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Juan Esteban Castaneda's chess games
All 49 games by Juan Esteban Castaneda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 25 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Sebastian Marin Posada | 2,279 | 1st Sabaneta Open A | C00 |
| Nov 2022 | Pablo Alexander Ruiz Aguilar | 2,188 | 1st Sabaneta Open A | B40 |
| Oct 2022 | Bryan Carrasco Jacome | 2,118 | Medellin Raza Cup | D40 |
| Jul 2022 | Angel Gabriel Cordoba Roa | 2,106 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B40 |
| Oct 2022 | Santiago Ospina Castro | 2,054 | Medellin Raza Cup | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 1,862 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open A | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| Medellin Raza Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Medellin U2000 Open | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 1,853 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Esteban Castaneda's chess games?
49 games by Juan Esteban Castaneda, from Jan 2018 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 Juan Esteban Castaneda has played.
What does Juan Esteban Castaneda play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Juan Esteban Castaneda opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Esteban Castaneda answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Esteban Castaneda play as White?
As White, Juan Esteban Castaneda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Esteban Castaneda play as Black?
As Black, Juan Esteban Castaneda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Juan Esteban Castaneda's FIDE rating?
Juan Esteban Castaneda is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Juan Esteban Castaneda played?
Our database contains 49 games by Juan Esteban Castaneda, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Esteban Castaneda?
49 games by Juan Esteban Castaneda 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.