Prepare against Santiago Ariste Castano
Spain · World #20,369 classical · FIDE ID 2221187
When preparing against Santiago Ariste Castano, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Santiago Ariste Castano, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Ariste Castano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Ariste Castano 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 | 2,054 | 2,131 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,034 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Ariste Castano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Ariste Castano's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Castano usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Castano usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Santiago Ariste Castano's chess games
All 48 games by Santiago Ariste Castano 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Omar Oussama | 2,285 | Mollerussa Open A | A57 |
| Nov 2002 | Josep M. Rofes Barcelo | 2,200 | ch-Tarragona Province 45th | D09 |
| Jan 1997 | Jordi Cots Paltor | 2,185 | Mollerussa Open A | B21 |
| Nov 2002 | Carlos Albert Magro | 2,170 | ch-Tarragona Province 45th | D77 |
| Nov 2002 | Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco | 2,169 | ch-Tarragona Province 45th | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarragona Open | 1994 | 18 | 8 | – |
| ch-Tarragona | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Mollerussa Open A | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,187 |
| ch-Tarragona Province 45th | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,296 |
| 10th Ardid Memorial Open | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Ariste Castano's chess games?
48 games by Santiago Ariste Castano, 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 Santiago Ariste Castano has played.
What does Santiago Ariste Castano play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Santiago Ariste Castano opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Ariste Castano answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Ariste Castano play as White?
As White, Santiago Ariste Castano's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Ariste Castano play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Ariste Castano most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Santiago Ariste Castano's FIDE rating?
Santiago Ariste Castano is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Santiago Ariste Castano played?
Our database contains 48 games by Santiago Ariste Castano, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Ariste Castano?
48 games by Santiago Ariste Castano 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.