Prepare against Santiago Castillo
Argentina · World #11,300 classical · FIDE ID 108936
When preparing against Santiago Castillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 338 games by Santiago Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago 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 | 2,151 | 2,175 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,185 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,197 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 114 | 44 | 180 | 33.7% |
| As White | 162 | 63 | 24 | 75 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 176 | 51 | 20 | 105 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Castillo's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 90.1% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 35.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 23.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Santiago Castillo's chess games
All 338 games by Santiago Castillo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 114 wins, 44 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/5/21 | 42.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 30 | 9/2/19 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Piotr Piesik | 2,402 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Timur Kocharin | 2,374 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Vladimir Predein | 2,373 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Nov 2025 | Ryan Amburgy | 2,346 | Titled Tue | E94 |
| Nov 2025 | Ruslan Kurayan | 2,338 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 143 | 43 | 2,026 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,069 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Benavidez | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Buenos Aires-C | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,151 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Castillo's chess games?
338 games by Santiago Castillo, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Castillo has played.
What does Santiago Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Santiago Castillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Castillo answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Santiago Castillo play as White?
As White, Santiago Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Castillo most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Santiago Castillo's FIDE rating?
Santiago Castillo is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Santiago Castillo played?
Our database contains 338 games by Santiago Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 44 draws, 180 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Castillo?
338 games by Santiago 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.