Prepare against Rommel Castillo
NIC · World #55,754 classical · FIDE ID 6100490
Our database contains 285 games by Rommel Castillo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rommel Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rommel 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 | 1,871 | 2,181 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,049 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,169 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 111 | 73 | 101 | 38.9% |
| As White | 142 | 59 | 42 | 41 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 143 | 52 | 31 | 60 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rommel Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rommel Castillo's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 118 | 83.1% | 57.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 9.2% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Castillo usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 32 | 37.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 28 | 32.9% | 33.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 23.5% | 55.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 39.0% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 39.0% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Rommel Castillo's chess games
All 285 games by Rommel Castillo 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: 111 wins, 73 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 16/10/4 | 53.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Marcos Ortiz | 2,200 | ch-NCA final | B00 |
| Feb 2018 | Maximiliano Rocha | 2,191 | ch-NCA sf | B22 |
| Jun 2020 | Jose Nahum Espinoza Solano | 2,184 | Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | E72 |
| Dec 2003 | Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona | 2,178 | San Salvador Open | A16 |
| Oct 2009 | Amadeu Heredia Tarrats | 2,169 | 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2021 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 31 | 8.5 | 1,913 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 24 | 14 | 1,929 |
| ch-NCA final | 2021 | 22 | 6 | 1,944 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-CRI | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| Managua Hurtado Mem Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jorge Picado (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rommel Castillo's chess games?
285 games by Rommel Castillo, 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 Rommel Castillo has played.
What does Rommel Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Rommel Castillo opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rommel Castillo answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Rommel Castillo play as White?
As White, Rommel Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (37 games, 43.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rommel Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Rommel Castillo most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Rommel Castillo's FIDE rating?
Rommel Castillo is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Rommel Castillo played?
Our database contains 285 games by Rommel Castillo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 73 draws, 101 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rommel Castillo?
285 games by Rommel 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.