Prepare against Rafael Gonzalez Custodio
Spain · World #21,189 classical · FIDE ID 2205653
When preparing against Rafael Gonzalez Custodio, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Rafael Gonzalez Custodio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Gonzalez Custodio 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 | 2,047 | 2,204 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,066 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,202 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 51 | 55 | 67 | 29.5% |
| As White | 94 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 44.7% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 37 | 39.4% | 31.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.7% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Custodio usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Custodio usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Custodio usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 31.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Custodio usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Custodio usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Custodio usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 15 | 41.7% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 22.2% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 19.4% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's chess games
All 173 games by Rafael Gonzalez Custodio 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: 51 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Pablo Glavina | 2,395 | chT-ESP | B51 |
| Jan 1994 | David Roiz Baztan | 2,365 | ch-ESP | B50 |
| Jan 1995 | Ramon Jose Abril | 2,335 | chT-ESP | A05 |
| Jan 1993 | Jose Medina | 2,270 | Ceuta B | B09 |
| Nov 2015 | Eduardo Garcia | 2,260 | 14th Benidorm Open U2300 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 1998 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 18 | 9 | 2,316 |
| Ceuta | 1995 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| Ceuta B | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | – |
| ch-Seville | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's chess games?
173 games by Rafael Gonzalez Custodio, 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 Rafael Gonzalez Custodio has played.
What does Rafael Gonzalez Custodio play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Rafael Gonzalez Custodio opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Gonzalez Custodio answers 1...Nc6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Rafael Gonzalez Custodio play as White?
As White, Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Gonzalez Custodio play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Gonzalez Custodio most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Rafael Gonzalez Custodio's FIDE rating?
Rafael Gonzalez Custodio is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (May 2010).
How many games has Rafael Gonzalez Custodio played?
Our database contains 173 games by Rafael Gonzalez Custodio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Gonzalez Custodio?
173 games by Rafael Gonzalez Custodio 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.