Prepare against Samir Castillo
Brazil · World #71,882 classical · FIDE ID 22797530
When preparing against Samir Castillo, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Samir Castillo, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samir Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samir 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 | 1,815 | 1,835 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,843 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 36 | 7 | 29 | 50.0% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 55.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samir Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samir Castillo's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 94.1% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Bf4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Bf4 (27.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Castillo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Castillo usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Samir Castillo's chess games
All 72 games by Samir Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 36 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,033 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido 2025 | D00 |
| Jan 2025 | Jaison Jose Bassani | 1,986 | 11th Floripa Open | A41 |
| Apr 2024 | Hernando Barrios | 1,963 | 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | A80 |
| Jun 2026 | Manuel Hernando Murcia Molina | 1,760 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | E98 |
| Jun 2026 | Eleazar Basilio Santos | 1,750 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,898 |
| Bogota Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,836 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Fomeque Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,467 |
| Calle Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,635 |
| 1er IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samir Castillo's chess games?
72 games by Samir Castillo, from Apr 2022 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 Samir Castillo has played.
What does Samir Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Samir Castillo opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samir Castillo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samir Castillo play as White?
As White, Samir Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samir Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Samir Castillo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Samir Castillo's FIDE rating?
Samir Castillo is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Samir Castillo played?
Our database contains 72 games by Samir Castillo, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samir Castillo?
72 games by Samir 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.