Prepare against Miguel Angel Neila Castillo
Spain · World #15,525 classical · FIDE ID 2227835
Our database contains 177 games by Miguel Angel Neila Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Neila 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 | 2,100 | 2,140 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 70 | 37 | 70 | 39.5% |
| As White | 90 | 40 | 18 | 32 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 87 | 30 | 19 | 38 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 41.1% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 33 | 36.7% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 12.2% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Castillo usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Castillo usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 69.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 38.5% | 23.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's chess games
All 177 games by Miguel Angel Neila Castillo 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: 70 wins, 37 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Nicholas Michael Ivanovitch | 2,539 | 14th Ibercaja Open | C24 |
| Feb 2014 | Fernando Lopez Gracia | 2,354 | chT-Aragon Honor GrB | A61 |
| Jan 2001 | Jose Luis Ramon Perez | 2,277 | Zaragoza Open | B07 |
| Dec 1999 | Jesus Maria Cerrajeria Ruiz | 2,217 | chT-Aragon | B06 |
| Mar 2004 | Raul Romon Poves | 2,200 | chT-Aragon | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,064 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2017 | 12 | 9 | 2,248 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| ESP Delicias Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| ch-Aragon Absoluto | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's chess games?
177 games by Miguel Angel Neila Castillo, 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 Miguel Angel Neila Castillo has played.
What does Miguel Angel Neila Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Neila Castillo opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Neila Castillo answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Neila Castillo play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Neila Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Neila Castillo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Miguel Angel Neila Castillo's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Neila Castillo is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Miguel Angel Neila Castillo played?
Our database contains 177 games by Miguel Angel Neila Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 37 draws, 70 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Neila Castillo?
177 games by Miguel Angel Neila 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.