Prepare against Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro
Spain · World #76,027 classical · FIDE ID 2290820
When preparing against Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 56 games by Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro 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 | 1,802 | 1,927 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,874 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,922 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 32.1% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's chess games
All 56 games by Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Rasmus Ostergaard | 2,173 | 28th Politiken Cup | E48 |
| Aug 2011 | Alfonso Prieto Martin | 2,167 | 28th Collado Villalba Open | E67 |
| May 2014 | Daniel Ellis | 2,085 | 3rd London Golders Green Open | A05 |
| Aug 2019 | Simao Pintor | 2,076 | 7th Pontevedra Open | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Benjamin E. Bote Kobolo | 1,979 | 28th Collado Villalba Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,055 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,926 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,749 |
| 28th Collado Villalba Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 3rd London Golders Green Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 06 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| chT-Extremadura | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's chess games?
56 games by Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro, from Oct 2005 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 Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro has played.
What does Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games).
What openings does Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro play as White?
As White, Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro play as Black?
As Black, Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro's FIDE rating?
Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro played?
Our database contains 56 games by Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro?
56 games by Julio Cesar Hernandez Castro 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.