Prepare against Juan Jose Castello Castello
Spain · World #96,235 classical · FIDE ID 22220429
When preparing against Juan Jose Castello Castello, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 35 games by Juan Jose Castello Castello, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Jose Castello Castello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Jose Castello Castello 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 | 1,741 | 1,844 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Jose Castello Castello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Jose Castello Castello's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Castello usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Castello usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Castello usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Castello usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Castello usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Juan Jose Castello Castello's chess games
All 35 games by Juan Jose Castello Castello in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Francisco Garcia Verd | 1,954 | Alcudia Belleuve | A43 |
| Oct 2012 | Jorge Navarrete Abraham | 1,893 | Alcudia Belleuve | A16 |
| Oct 2012 | Pedro Valarezo Ricard | 1,888 | Alcudia Belleuve | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Rafael Botella Brandt | 1,838 | 1st Sueca Open | C01 |
| Oct 2015 | Ramon Villanueva Claramonte | 1,796 | Xeraco Region-ch Primera | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Valencia Provincial Sur | 2009 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,544 |
| Xeraco Region-ch Primera | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,502 |
| Burriana Open | 1990 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,370 |
| Caceres Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 7th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,599 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Jose Castello Castello's chess games?
35 games by Juan Jose Castello Castello, from Apr 2008 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 Jose Castello Castello has played.
What does Juan Jose Castello Castello play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Juan Jose Castello Castello opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Jose Castello Castello answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan Jose Castello Castello play as White?
As White, Juan Jose Castello Castello's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Jose Castello Castello play as Black?
As Black, Juan Jose Castello Castello most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Juan Jose Castello Castello's FIDE rating?
Juan Jose Castello Castello is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Juan Jose Castello Castello played?
Our database contains 35 games by Juan Jose Castello Castello, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Jose Castello Castello?
35 games by Juan Jose Castello Castello 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.