Prepare against Renier Castellanos Rodriguez
GM · Spain · World #813 classical · FIDE ID 3404650
When preparing against Renier Castellanos Rodriguez, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,028 games by Renier Castellanos Rodriguez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renier Castellanos Rodriguez 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 | 2,471 | 2,529 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,563 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,562 | 2,612 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,028 | 466 | 370 | 192 | 45.3% |
| As White | 516 | 256 | 165 | 95 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 512 | 210 | 205 | 97 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's side.
First moves as White (516 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 396 | 76.7% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 44 | 8.5% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 39 | 7.6% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 7.0% | 73.6% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues d4 (67.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 243 | 96.8% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 93.2% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's chess games
All 1,028 games by Renier Castellanos Rodriguez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 466 wins, 370 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 69 | 34/15/20 | 49.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 17/15/7 | 43.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 19/9/4 | 59.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 14/5/0 | 73.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 127 | 65/43/19 | 51.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 22/12/16 | 44.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/15/7 | 40.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 5/12/11 | 17.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 4/16/2 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,726 | ch-EU blitz | B42 |
| Dec 2019 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Wch Blitz | B44 |
| Dec 2019 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,698 | Wch Blitz | B42 |
| May 2014 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,675 | LLucmajor Open 3rd | B82 |
| Feb 2018 | Anton Demchenko | 2,671 | 17th Rochefort Open A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 34 | 21 | 2,568 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2017 | 27 | 12 | 2,477 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,649 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 20 | 13 | 2,466 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2025 | 17 | 12 | 2,449 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-Quebec Elite | 2011 | 15 | 12 | 2,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's chess games?
1,028 games by Renier Castellanos Rodriguez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Renier Castellanos Rodriguez has played.
What does Renier Castellanos Rodriguez play on the first move as White?
Across 516 games with White in our database, Renier Castellanos Rodriguez opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renier Castellanos Rodriguez answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Renier Castellanos Rodriguez play as White?
As White, Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (69 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (36 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 516 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renier Castellanos Rodriguez play as Black?
As Black, Renier Castellanos Rodriguez most often plays: Sicilian (127 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 512 games.
What is Renier Castellanos Rodriguez's FIDE rating?
Renier Castellanos Rodriguez is currently rated 2,471 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,562 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Renier Castellanos Rodriguez played?
Our database contains 1,028 games by Renier Castellanos Rodriguez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 370 draws, 192 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renier Castellanos Rodriguez?
1,028 games by Renier Castellanos Rodriguez 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.