Prepare against Rafael Corado Paz Castillo
CM · Venezuela · World #7,323 classical · FIDE ID 3900541
Our database contains 146 games by Rafael Corado Paz Castillo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Corado Paz 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 | 2,218 | 2,218 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,249 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,252 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 70 | 43 | 33 | 47.9% |
| As White | 74 | 42 | 18 | 14 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 82.4% | 70.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 70.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 92.1% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's chess games
All 146 games by Rafael Corado Paz Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 70 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,549 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Mar 2021 | Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez | 2,435 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B78 |
| Mar 2021 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,397 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | C24 |
| Jan 2013 | Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla | 2,386 | Barquisimeto Divina Pastora | C41 |
| Aug 2025 | Ryan Amburgy | 2,363 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U10 | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 2,089 |
| Barquisimeto Divina Pastora | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,210 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| Caracas Metro | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 2nd Caracas Metro | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Valencia | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-VEN | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's chess games?
146 games by Rafael Corado Paz Castillo, from Jul 2012 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 Corado Paz Castillo has played.
What does Rafael Corado Paz Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Rafael Corado Paz Castillo opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Corado Paz Castillo answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rafael Corado Paz Castillo play as White?
As White, Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Corado Paz Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Corado Paz Castillo most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Rafael Corado Paz Castillo's FIDE rating?
Rafael Corado Paz Castillo is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rafael Corado Paz Castillo played?
Our database contains 146 games by Rafael Corado Paz Castillo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Corado Paz Castillo?
146 games by Rafael Corado Paz 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.