Prepare against Nelson Castaneda
FM · United States · World #9,032 classical · FIDE ID 2011549
Our database contains 246 games by Nelson Castaneda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nelson Castaneda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson Castaneda 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 | 2,185 | 2,314 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 100 | 41 | 105 | 40.7% |
| As White | 117 | 56 | 17 | 44 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 129 | 44 | 24 | 61 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson Castaneda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson Castaneda's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 66.7% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 33 | 28.2% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 45.3% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 34.4% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 14.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 75.6% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.2% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Nelson Castaneda's chess games
All 246 games by Nelson Castaneda 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: 100 wins, 41 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,575 | North Bay Open | B96 |
| Jan 1996 | Grigory Serper | 2,540 | 24th World Open | E70 |
| Jan 1997 | Walter Browne | 2,530 | 25th World Open | B96 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexandre Lesiege | 2,490 | North Bay Open | B12 |
| Mar 2004 | Andrey Sumets | 2,467 | — | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2008 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,349 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,400 |
| North Bay Open | 1997 | 15 | 7 | 2,362 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2001 | 13 | 2 | 2,141 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| 110th US Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson Castaneda's chess games?
246 games by Nelson Castaneda, 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 Nelson Castaneda has played.
What does Nelson Castaneda play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Nelson Castaneda opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson Castaneda answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nelson Castaneda play as White?
As White, Nelson Castaneda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson Castaneda play as Black?
As Black, Nelson Castaneda most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Nelson Castaneda's FIDE rating?
Nelson Castaneda is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Nelson Castaneda played?
Our database contains 246 games by Nelson Castaneda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 41 draws, 105 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson Castaneda?
246 games by Nelson Castaneda 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.