Prepare against Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera
Colombia · World #119,109 classical · FIDE ID 144404433
When preparing against Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera 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 | 1,676 | 1,760 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,662 | 1,667 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,821 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 6 | 34 | 41.2% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 73.5% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 26.5% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Be2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's chess games
All 68 games by Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 28 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Cesar Augusto Montoya Diaz | 1,974 | 18th American Continental Blitz | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Sriansh Katta | 1,942 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O12 | B67 |
| Jul 2026 | Arturo Nicolas Araneda Alcaino | 1,879 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O12 | A46 |
| Aug 2025 | Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez | 1,860 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A09 |
| May 2024 | Juan Manuel Martinez Pinchao | 1,819 | 18th American Continental | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,477 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,715 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,800 |
| Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,594 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,784 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,779 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's chess games?
68 games by Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera, from May 2023 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 Sebastian Castro Herrera has played.
What does Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera play as White?
As White, Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera play as Black?
As Black, Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera's FIDE rating?
Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,662 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera played?
Our database contains 68 games by Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 6 draws, 34 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera?
68 games by Juan Sebastian Castro Herrera 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.