Prepare against Marcelino Palmero Castillo
Spain · World #71,422 classical · FIDE ID 32022476
When preparing against Marcelino Palmero Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 65 games by Marcelino Palmero Castillo, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelino Palmero Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelino Palmero 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 | 1,817 | 1,841 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,861 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 23 | 12 | 30 | 35.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelino Palmero Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelino Palmero Castillo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 60.6% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 33.3% | 22.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Castillo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Castillo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Marcelino Palmero Castillo's chess games
All 65 games by Marcelino Palmero Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Juli Zamora Alarcon | 1,987 | ch-Girona Territorial | B25 |
| Nov 2016 | Robert Carlos Alvarez Martinez | 1,933 | ch-Girona | D00 |
| May 2017 | Ramiro Lama Fernandez | 1,897 | 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | B72 |
| Jan 2015 | Daniel Gili Munoz | 1,877 | ch-Girona | B92 |
| Jun 2017 | Joan Vallbona Domingo | 1,866 | 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,901 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,655 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,551 |
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-Girona Province B | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,662 |
| ch-Girona Territorial | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelino Palmero Castillo's chess games?
65 games by Marcelino Palmero Castillo, from Sep 2011 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 Marcelino Palmero Castillo has played.
What does Marcelino Palmero Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Marcelino Palmero Castillo opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelino Palmero Castillo answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcelino Palmero Castillo play as White?
As White, Marcelino Palmero Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelino Palmero Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Marcelino Palmero Castillo most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Marcelino Palmero Castillo's FIDE rating?
Marcelino Palmero Castillo is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Marcelino Palmero Castillo played?
Our database contains 65 games by Marcelino Palmero Castillo, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelino Palmero Castillo?
65 games by Marcelino Palmero 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.