Prepare against Samuel Castelao Rodriguez
Spain · World #12,091 classical · FIDE ID 2273594
When preparing against Samuel Castelao Rodriguez, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 22 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Samuel Castelao Rodriguez, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Castelao 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 | 2,140 | 2,243 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,236 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,195 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 71 | 43 | 44 | 44.9% |
| As White | 79 | 37 | 22 | 20 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 89.9% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 65.1% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 27.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 65.2% |
Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's chess games
All 158 games by Samuel Castelao Rodriguez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 71 wins, 43 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Pablo 1970 Martinez Rodriguez | 2,324 | 08th San Agustin Open | D36 |
| Dec 2003 | Luis Javier Vigil Alvarez | 2,315 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | C86 |
| Sep 2011 | Ruben Cenal Gutierrez | 2,288 | Dinos-Guajes Match | C45 |
| Aug 2001 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Lopez | 2,248 | 6th San Agustin Open | D35 |
| Mar 2004 | Vega Alejandro Ortiz Fernandez | 2,117 | ch-Asturias | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Asturias U14 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,326 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Primera B | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| 6th San Agustin Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,216 |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's chess games?
158 games by Samuel Castelao Rodriguez, from Apr 2004 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 Samuel Castelao Rodriguez has played.
What does Samuel Castelao Rodriguez play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Samuel Castelao Rodriguez opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Castelao Rodriguez answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Castelao Rodriguez play as White?
As White, Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Castelao Rodriguez play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Castelao Rodriguez most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Samuel Castelao Rodriguez's FIDE rating?
Samuel Castelao Rodriguez is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Samuel Castelao Rodriguez played?
Our database contains 158 games by Samuel Castelao Rodriguez, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 43 draws, 44 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Castelao Rodriguez?
158 games by Samuel Castelao 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.