Prepare against Manuel Castro Molero
Spain · World #32,243 classical · FIDE ID 2206153
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel Castro Molero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Castro Molero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Castro Molero 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 | 1,973 | 2,234 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 2,031 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,035 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 32.5% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Castro Molero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Castro Molero's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Molero usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Molero usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Molero usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Molero usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Molero usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Manuel Castro Molero's chess games
All 40 games by Manuel Castro Molero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Juan Carlos Fernandez Gonzalez | 2,410 | Barbera del Valles Open | E32 |
| Jan 1995 | Narciso Bravo Barranco | 2,270 | Barbera del Valles Open | B41 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlos Oliver Martinez-Fornes | 2,215 | chT-Catalunya | A81 |
| Feb 2020 | Esteban Montilla Carrillo | 2,187 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | D32 |
| Aug 1999 | Eduardo Fernandez Palacio | 2,139 | ch-ESP | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,201 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| 2nd Barceloneta Open | 2002 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| Barbera del Valles Open | 1995 | 3 | 2 | 2,546 |
| Olot Open | 1994 | 3 | 0 | 1,996 |
| Sitges Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,075 |
| chT-Catalunya Final A+B | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Castro Molero's chess games?
40 games by Manuel Castro Molero, from Apr 2003 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 Manuel Castro Molero has played.
What does Manuel Castro Molero play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Manuel Castro Molero opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Castro Molero answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Manuel Castro Molero play as White?
As White, Manuel Castro Molero's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Castro Molero play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Castro Molero most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Manuel Castro Molero's FIDE rating?
Manuel Castro Molero is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Manuel Castro Molero played?
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel Castro Molero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Castro Molero?
40 games by Manuel Castro Molero 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.