Prepare against Roi Reinaldo Castineira
IM · Spain · World #845 classical · FIDE ID 2206609
When preparing against Roi Reinaldo Castineira, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 832 games by Roi Reinaldo Castineira, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roi Reinaldo Castineira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roi Reinaldo Castineira 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 | 2,467 | 2,516 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,434 | 2,497 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 832 | 353 | 285 | 194 | 42.4% |
| As White | 420 | 187 | 151 | 82 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 412 | 166 | 134 | 112 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roi Reinaldo Castineira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roi Reinaldo Castineira's side.
First moves as White (420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 305 | 72.6% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 40 | 9.5% | 72.5% |
| d4 | 40 | 9.5% | 71.3% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 6.0% | 74.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Castineira usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Castineira usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Castineira usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 72.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Castineira usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Castineira usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Castineira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 62.4% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 42 | 21.6% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.6% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 54.8% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 37.0% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.0% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Roi Reinaldo Castineira's chess games
All 832 games by Roi Reinaldo Castineira 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: 353 wins, 285 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 11/20/12 | 25.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 17/7/4 | 60.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 66 | 29/14/23 | 43.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 41 | 20/17/4 | 48.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,678 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 4th | A21 |
| Mar 2015 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,646 | Mem Jose Luis Gorostidi 25th | B48 |
| Jun 2000 | Oleg Korneev | 2,619 | 4th Pablo Gorbea Memorial | C45 |
| Jan 2001 | Vitali Golod | 2,591 | 8th Linares Anibal Open | C45 |
| Dec 2009 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,589 | 19th Pamplona | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 38 | 21 | 2,453 |
| Mondariz Open | 1998 | 27 | 15 | 2,416 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2023 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,537 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2000 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 19 | 10 | 2,378 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2012 | 16 | 14 | 2,483 |
| Orense Open | 1997 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,432 |
| Nigran Open | 1997 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roi Reinaldo Castineira's chess games?
832 games by Roi Reinaldo Castineira, 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 Roi Reinaldo Castineira has played.
What does Roi Reinaldo Castineira play on the first move as White?
Across 420 games with White in our database, Roi Reinaldo Castineira opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roi Reinaldo Castineira answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Roi Reinaldo Castineira play as White?
As White, Roi Reinaldo Castineira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Scotch Game (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roi Reinaldo Castineira play as Black?
As Black, Roi Reinaldo Castineira most often plays: Benoni Defense (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Roi Reinaldo Castineira's FIDE rating?
Roi Reinaldo Castineira is currently rated 2,467 in classical chess, 2,434 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Roi Reinaldo Castineira played?
Our database contains 832 games by Roi Reinaldo Castineira, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 353 wins, 285 draws, 194 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roi Reinaldo Castineira?
832 games by Roi Reinaldo Castineira 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.