Prepare against Raul Castro Santimoteo
Spain · World #57,959 classical · FIDE ID 2267110
Our database contains 76 games by Raul Castro Santimoteo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Castro Santimoteo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Castro Santimoteo 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 | 1,863 | 2,115 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,988 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,947 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 15 | 34 | 35.5% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Castro Santimoteo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Castro Santimoteo's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 78.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Santimoteo usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Santimoteo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Santimoteo usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Santimoteo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Santimoteo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Santimoteo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
Raul Castro Santimoteo's chess games
All 76 games by Raul Castro Santimoteo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Igor Efimov | 2,500 | 5th Olot Open | B06 |
| Jun 2016 | David Jordan Martinez | 2,195 | 3rd Rutas de Cuenca Open | E31 |
| Jul 2004 | Jose Vicente Pallardo Lozoya | 2,177 | 25th Cullera Open A | A04 |
| Jan 2003 | Cesar Valentin Pascual | 2,164 | chT-VLC CS Preferente | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Alejandro Megias Chafer | 2,119 | 5th Xativa Murta Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,104 |
| 5th Xativa Murta Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 5th Olot Open | 1993 | 6 | 4 | 2,603 |
| chT-VLC CS Preferente | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| 24th Cullera Open U2000 | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Castro Santimoteo's chess games?
76 games by Raul Castro Santimoteo, from Oct 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 Raul Castro Santimoteo has played.
What does Raul Castro Santimoteo play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Raul Castro Santimoteo opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Castro Santimoteo answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Raul Castro Santimoteo play as White?
As White, Raul Castro Santimoteo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Castro Santimoteo play as Black?
As Black, Raul Castro Santimoteo most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Raul Castro Santimoteo's FIDE rating?
Raul Castro Santimoteo is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Raul Castro Santimoteo played?
Our database contains 76 games by Raul Castro Santimoteo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Castro Santimoteo?
76 games by Raul Castro Santimoteo 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.