Prepare against Rafael Castera Montagud
Spain · World #107,834 classical · FIDE ID 2213060
When preparing against Rafael Castera Montagud, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 32 games by Rafael Castera Montagud, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Castera Montagud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Castera Montagud 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 | 1,707 | 1,902 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Castera Montagud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Castera Montagud's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Montagud usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Montagud usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Montagud usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Montagud usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rafael Castera Montagud's chess games
All 32 games by Rafael Castera Montagud in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Pedro Jose Asin Jimenez | 1,735 | ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | C56 |
| Jan 2009 | Mateo Uldemolins Nivela | 1,706 | ch-Aragon Primera | C01 |
| Oct 2015 | Tomas De Pablo Raga | 1,567 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | B10 |
| Sep 2015 | Carlos 1980 Sanchez Perez | 1,534 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | C41 |
| May 2019 | Tomas Fernandez Aira | 1,409 | ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Zaragoza Delicias Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Aragon Primera | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,564 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,689 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Castera Montagud's chess games?
32 games by Rafael Castera Montagud, from Apr 2008 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 Rafael Castera Montagud has played.
What does Rafael Castera Montagud play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rafael Castera Montagud opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Castera Montagud answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rafael Castera Montagud play as White?
As White, Rafael Castera Montagud's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Castera Montagud play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Castera Montagud most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rafael Castera Montagud's FIDE rating?
Rafael Castera Montagud is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Rafael Castera Montagud played?
Our database contains 32 games by Rafael Castera Montagud, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Castera Montagud?
32 games by Rafael Castera Montagud 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.