Prepare against Juan Lerma Castillo
Mexico · World #36,243 classical · FIDE ID 29602157
Our database contains 48 games by Juan Lerma Castillo, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Lerma Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Lerma Castillo 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 | 1,953 | 1,985 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,925 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,958 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 6 | 22 | 41.7% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Lerma Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Lerma Castillo's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Juan Lerma Castillo's chess games
All 48 games by Juan Lerma Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Israel Rosales Villegas | 1,833 | XIV Copa Independencia | B76 |
| May 2026 | Jorge Emmanuel Perdomo Ortiz | 1,817 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 10+5 Sub 16 | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Alejandro Ortiz Alcantara | 1,803 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE 2026 Etapa Estatal Estado de México | Sub 16 Varonil | B43 |
| May 2026 | Jose Leonel Morales Perez | 1,736 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 16 | C45 |
| May 2026 | Andrea Angelica Ordonez Sanchez | 1,710 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 16 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,839 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,815 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,838 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,896 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE 2026 Etapa Estatal Estado de México | Sub 16 Varonil | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,884 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 10+5 Sub 16 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Clásico Sub 16 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,572 |
| Copa Revolucion Open 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Lerma Castillo's chess games?
48 games by Juan Lerma Castillo, from Jul 2022 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 Lerma Castillo has played.
What does Juan Lerma Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Juan Lerma Castillo opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Lerma Castillo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Lerma Castillo play as White?
As White, Juan Lerma Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Lerma Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Juan Lerma Castillo most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Juan Lerma Castillo's FIDE rating?
Juan Lerma Castillo is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Juan Lerma Castillo played?
Our database contains 48 games by Juan Lerma Castillo, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Lerma Castillo?
48 games by Juan Lerma Castillo 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.