Prepare against Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda
CM · Mexico · World #61,341 classical · FIDE ID 5108110
When preparing against Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Carlos Vega 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 | 1,851 | 1,976 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,962 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 26 | 16 | 68 | 23.6% |
| As White | 55 | 17 | 11 | 27 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 9 | 5 | 41 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 94.5% | 40.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (34.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 73.7% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's chess games
All 110 games by Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Volodymyr Sakun | 2,385 | Titled Arena May 8th | A07 |
| Apr 2025 | Cristi Machidon | 2,351 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| May 2021 | Reynold Rafael Fernandez Mayola | 2,306 | Titled Arena May 8th | A43 |
| Jan 2025 | Evan Ai | 2,202 | Titled Tue Late | D01 |
| Feb 2025 | Jaroslav Sobek | 2,198 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 31 | 10 | 2,034 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 18 | 7 | 2,015 |
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,772 |
| 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| 35th Carlos Torre Mem | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's chess games?
110 games by Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda, from Oct 2005 to Sep 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 Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda has played.
What does Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda answers 1...Nc6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda play as White?
As White, Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda play as Black?
As Black, Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda's FIDE rating?
Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda played?
Our database contains 110 games by Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 68 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Carlos Vega Castaneda?
110 games by Luis Carlos Vega 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.