Prepare against Pablo Garcia Castro
IM · Spain · World #4,372 classical · FIDE ID 2209365
Our database contains 602 games by Pablo Garcia Castro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Garcia Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Garcia Castro 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 | 2,292 | 2,411 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,362 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,339 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 269 | 162 | 171 | 44.7% |
| As White | 290 | 139 | 80 | 71 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 312 | 130 | 82 | 100 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Garcia Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Garcia Castro's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 59.3% | 58.7% |
| g3 | 78 | 26.9% | 71.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 10.0% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nc3 (49.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Castro usually continues d3 (73.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Castro usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- 1.g3 — 27% of White games, 71.2% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Castro usually continues Bg2 (82.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Castro usually continues Bg2 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Castro usually continues Bg2 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 45.6% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 42 | 26.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 31 | 19.6% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 45.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 25 | 27.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 15.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 7.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Pablo Garcia Castro's chess games
All 602 games by Pablo Garcia Castro 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: 269 wins, 162 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 64 | 42/10/12 | 65.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 56 | 18/19/19 | 32.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 82 | 31/18/33 | 37.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 34/17/14 | 52.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 18 | 2/11/5 | 11.1% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 18 | 15/1/2 | 83.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,629 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | C28 |
| Sep 2012 | Artur Kogan | 2,590 | 37th Cagliari Cup | B50 |
| Aug 2012 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,539 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 GpA | A56 |
| Jun 2014 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,532 | 6th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | A21 |
| Sep 2009 | Cristhian Cruz | 2,531 | Sabadell Open 2nd | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2016 | 18 | 4 | 2,231 |
| Pedrido Memorial | 2006 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,430 |
| Marin Open | 2004 | 16 | 11 | 2,477 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 1998 | 15 | 8 | 2,253 |
| Capablanca Memorial Mixto 36th | 2001 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| Nigran Open | 1998 | 12 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Taormina | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,265 |
| 3rd Batalha dos Mestres | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Garcia Castro's chess games?
602 games by Pablo Garcia Castro, 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 Pablo Garcia Castro has played.
What does Pablo Garcia Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Pablo Garcia Castro opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.g3 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Garcia Castro answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Pablo Garcia Castro play as White?
As White, Pablo Garcia Castro's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (64 games, 65.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Garcia Castro play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Garcia Castro most often plays: Philidor (82 games, 37.8% win rate); Modern Defense (65 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Pablo Garcia Castro's FIDE rating?
Pablo Garcia Castro is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Pablo Garcia Castro played?
Our database contains 602 games by Pablo Garcia Castro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 162 draws, 171 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Garcia Castro?
602 games by Pablo Garcia Castro 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.