Prepare against Martyn Del Castilho
FM · BRB · World #6,746 classical · FIDE ID 11100400
When preparing against Martyn Del Castilho, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Martyn Del Castilho, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martyn Del Castilho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martyn Del Castilho 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 | 2,231 | 2,304 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,223 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,198 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 136 | 78 | 122 | 40.5% |
| As White | 172 | 75 | 37 | 60 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 164 | 61 | 41 | 62 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martyn Del Castilho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martyn Del Castilho's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 87.2% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 10.5% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Castilho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Castilho usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Castilho usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Castilho usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Castilho usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Castilho usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 59.3% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 31 | 36.0% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 42.1% | 81.3% |
Martyn Del Castilho's chess games
All 336 games by Martyn Del Castilho in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 136 wins, 78 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Alonso Zapata | 2,485 | Bridgetown Heroes Day | B43 |
| Sep 2026 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,451 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C50 |
| Mar 2018 | Alexey Fernandez Cardoso | 2,431 | 64th Mexican Open | B33 |
| Jul 2023 | Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte | 2,413 | 24th chT-Caribbean | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | 2,390 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Barbados | 2009 | 22 | 19.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2007 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,143 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 13 | 5 | 2,114 |
| Caribbean zt 2.3 | 2011 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,124 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martyn Del Castilho's chess games?
336 games by Martyn Del Castilho, from Oct 2004 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 Martyn Del Castilho has played.
What does Martyn Del Castilho play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Martyn Del Castilho opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martyn Del Castilho answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Martyn Del Castilho play as White?
As White, Martyn Del Castilho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martyn Del Castilho play as Black?
As Black, Martyn Del Castilho most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Martyn Del Castilho's FIDE rating?
Martyn Del Castilho is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Martyn Del Castilho played?
Our database contains 336 games by Martyn Del Castilho, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 78 draws, 122 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martyn Del Castilho?
336 games by Martyn Del Castilho 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.