Prepare against Paloma Gutierrez Castillo
WIM · Spain · World #30,849 classical · FIDE ID 2250764
When preparing against Paloma Gutierrez Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 25.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 439 games by Paloma Gutierrez Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paloma Gutierrez 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 | 1,981 | 2,203 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 2,181 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 147 | 121 | 171 | 33.5% |
| As White | 223 | 86 | 58 | 79 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 216 | 61 | 63 | 92 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 223 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 123 | 99.2% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 73.1% | 37.8% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 26.9% | 41.7% |
Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's chess games
All 439 games by Paloma Gutierrez Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 147 wins, 121 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/9/11 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 40 | 10/13/17 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Oleg Korneev | 2,602 | 8th Malaga Open | C54 |
| Sep 2009 | Diego Del Rey | 2,419 | 74th ch-ESP | B07 |
| Jul 2010 | Luis Santos | 2,365 | 52nd chT-POR | B31 |
| Jan 2003 | Alejandro Moreno Trujillo | 2,364 | 4th Narciso Yepes Open | B33 |
| Oct 2003 | Alina L'Ami | 2,363 | Wch U18 Girls | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP w | 2011 | 29 | 19.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-Malaga | 2012 | 23 | 13 | 2,127 |
| Agneaux St Lo w | 2004 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-ESP U16 Girls | 2001 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,191 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2005 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-ESP U14 Girls | 1999 | 13 | 7 | – |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's chess games?
439 games by Paloma Gutierrez Castillo, from Apr 2003 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 Paloma Gutierrez Castillo has played.
What does Paloma Gutierrez Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Paloma Gutierrez Castillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paloma Gutierrez Castillo answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Paloma Gutierrez Castillo play as White?
As White, Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paloma Gutierrez Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Paloma Gutierrez Castillo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Paloma Gutierrez Castillo's FIDE rating?
Paloma Gutierrez Castillo is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Paloma Gutierrez Castillo played?
Our database contains 439 games by Paloma Gutierrez Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 121 draws, 171 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paloma Gutierrez Castillo?
439 games by Paloma Gutierrez 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.