Prepare against Salvador Castell Cantero
CM · Spain · World #9,815 classical · FIDE ID 22200754
Our database contains 165 games by Salvador Castell Cantero, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Castell Cantero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Castell Cantero 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 | 2,173 | 2,247 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,230 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,200 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 71 | 28 | 66 | 43.0% |
| As White | 79 | 41 | 10 | 28 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 18 | 38 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Castell Cantero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Castell Cantero's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 72.2% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 21 | 26.6% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Cantero usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cantero usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cantero usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Cantero usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 34.0% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 23.4% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 23.4% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Salvador Castell Cantero's chess games
All 165 games by Salvador Castell Cantero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 71 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Sebastian Massanet Massanet | 2,260 | ch-Mallorca A | C04 |
| Aug 2017 | Javier Nieves Cabanes | 2,203 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | A13 |
| Mar 2022 | Pedro Jose Barcelo Pujadas | 2,195 | chT-Baleares | C01 |
| May 2010 | Luis Marcos Pinto | 2,186 | 5th chT-ESP Autonomicas | D10 |
| Oct 2020 | Jordi Amengual Perello | 2,176 | 17th Calvia Amateur Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 74th ch-ESP | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 17th Calvia Amateur Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-Mallorca D3 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Castell Cantero's chess games?
165 games by Salvador Castell Cantero, from Oct 2006 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 Salvador Castell Cantero has played.
What does Salvador Castell Cantero play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Salvador Castell Cantero opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Castell Cantero answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Salvador Castell Cantero play as White?
As White, Salvador Castell Cantero's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Castell Cantero play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Castell Cantero most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Salvador Castell Cantero's FIDE rating?
Salvador Castell Cantero is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Salvador Castell Cantero played?
Our database contains 165 games by Salvador Castell Cantero, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Castell Cantero?
165 games by Salvador Castell Cantero 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.