Prepare against Mario Castiglione
Slovakia · World #6,846 classical · FIDE ID 14901641
Our database contains 477 games by Mario Castiglione, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Castiglione's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Castiglione 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 | 2,228 | 2,315 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,282 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,351 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 180 | 137 | 160 | 37.7% |
| As White | 236 | 97 | 71 | 68 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 241 | 83 | 66 | 92 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Castiglione's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Castiglione's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 62.7% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 14.4% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 12.3% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Castiglione usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Castiglione usually continues f4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Castiglione usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Castiglione usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Castiglione usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Castiglione usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 78.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 7.9% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 74.4% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 6 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Mario Castiglione's chess games
All 477 games by Mario Castiglione 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: 180 wins, 137 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 38 | 13/12/13 | 34.2% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,542 | ch-EU rapid | E91 |
| Nov 2011 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,486 | chT1W-SVK 1112 | D51 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Petran | 2,435 | chT-SVK 9899 | A07 |
| Oct 2021 | Juraj Lipka | 2,407 | chT-SVK 2122 | C02 |
| Oct 2007 | Jan Plachetka | 2,398 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1998 | 48 | 23.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 1997 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,324 |
| Wch U16 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,453 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-SVK | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Castiglione's chess games?
477 games by Mario Castiglione, 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 Mario Castiglione has played.
What does Mario Castiglione play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Mario Castiglione opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Castiglione answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Mario Castiglione play as White?
As White, Mario Castiglione's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Castiglione play as Black?
As Black, Mario Castiglione most often plays: Indian Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Mario Castiglione's FIDE rating?
Mario Castiglione is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Mario Castiglione played?
Our database contains 477 games by Mario Castiglione, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 137 draws, 160 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Castiglione?
477 games by Mario Castiglione 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.