Prepare against Saray Castano
Colombia · World #56,970 classical · FIDE ID 4450949
When preparing against Saray Castano, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 157 games by Saray Castano, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Saray Castano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saray 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 | 1,867 | 1,897 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,854 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,917 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 67 | 34 | 56 | 42.7% |
| As White | 76 | 41 | 14 | 21 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 20 | 35 | 32.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 772 rated games against 470 different opponents, across 96 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 425 | 185 | 77 | 163 | 43.5% | 1,701 | 1,671 | 13 |
| Rapid | 93 | 36 | 15 | 42 | 38.7% | 1,764 | 1,679 | 5 |
| Blitz | 235 | 122 | 14 | 99 | 51.9% | 1,704 | 1,710 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 366 | 88 | 63 | 215 | 24.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 219 | 144 | 28 | 47 | 65.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 32 vs WFM · 19 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 94 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 1,825 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 34 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 1,846 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 79 | 40 | 8 | 31 | 1,827 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | 99 | 36 | 20 | 43 | 1,802 | 1,746 |
| 2022 | 76 | 45 | 11 | 20 | 1,594 | 1,676 |
| 2021 | 66 | 23 | 11 | 32 | 1,735 | 1,643 |
| 2020 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1,711 | 1,650 |
| 2019 | 81 | 33 | 11 | 37 | 1,690 | 1,614 |
| 2018 | 50 | 16 | 6 | 28 | 1,837 | 1,632 |
| 2017 | 51 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 1,494 | 1,522 |
| 2016 | 64 | 36 | 7 | 21 | 1,511 | 1,555 |
| 2015 | 76 | 35 | 9 | 32 | 1,601 | 1,498 |
| 2014 | 56 | 27 | 4 | 25 | 1,760 | 1,440 |
Where Saray Castano has played
Colombia (83) · Dominican Republic (3) · Spain (3) · Costa Rica (2) · Mexico (2) · Cuba (1) · El Salvador (1) · Uruguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saray Castano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saray Castano's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 56.6% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 30 | 39.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 65.1% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Castano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Castano usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 98.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Saray Castano's chess games
All 157 games by Saray Castano in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 67 wins, 34 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Adriana Paola Pachon Gutierrez | 2,070 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Femenino | A18 |
| Jul 2026 | Ghisell Morales Perez | 1,990 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Femenino | A36 |
| Jun 2022 | Sara Moncada Correa | 1,985 | ch-COL U18 Girls | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Jackeline Salcedo Paez | 1,983 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Femenino | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Diana Salcedo Paez | 1,973 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Femenino | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Femenino | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,742 |
| Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Women | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,838 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| 27th Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| chT-COL w | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saray Castano's chess games?
157 games by Saray Castano, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Saray Castano has played.
What does Saray Castano play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Saray Castano opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saray Castano answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Saray Castano play as White?
As White, Saray Castano's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saray Castano play as Black?
As Black, Saray Castano most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Saray Castano's FIDE rating?
Saray Castano is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Saray Castano played?
Our database contains 157 games by Saray Castano, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 34 draws, 56 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saray Castano?
157 games by Saray 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.