Prepare against Pau Castillo Garcia
Spain · World #14,629 classical · FIDE ID 2226766
When preparing against Pau Castillo Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Pau Castillo Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pau Castillo Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pau Castillo Garcia 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 | 2,109 | 2,161 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,102 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,113 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 43.2% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pau Castillo Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pau Castillo Garcia's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues f4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Pau Castillo Garcia's chess games
All 88 games by Pau Castillo Garcia 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C39 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| E92 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Olufemi Sharaibi | 2,103 | 2nd Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | A45 |
| Nov 2009 | Guillem Subirachs Mancebo | 2,084 | 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | B45 |
| Feb 2008 | Rafael Miralles Brugues | 2,061 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | A04 |
| Jun 2013 | Feliciano Martin Capitan | 2,060 | 2nd Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | C39 |
| Nov 2009 | Manel Riera Danes | 2,059 | 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 5th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 6th | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 2nd Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,987 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,988 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pau Castillo Garcia's chess games?
88 games by Pau Castillo Garcia, 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 Pau Castillo Garcia has played.
What does Pau Castillo Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Pau Castillo Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pau Castillo Garcia answers 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pau Castillo Garcia play as White?
As White, Pau Castillo Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pau Castillo Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Pau Castillo Garcia most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Pau Castillo Garcia's FIDE rating?
Pau Castillo Garcia is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Pau Castillo Garcia played?
Our database contains 88 games by Pau Castillo Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pau Castillo Garcia?
88 games by Pau Castillo Garcia 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.