Prepare against Sergio Castillo Gallego
Spain · World #13,340 classical · FIDE ID 2202034
Our database contains 216 games by Sergio Castillo Gallego, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Castillo Gallego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Castillo Gallego 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 | 2,124 | 2,285 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,261 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,260 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 71 | 33 | 112 | 32.9% |
| As White | 110 | 40 | 18 | 52 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 31 | 15 | 60 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Castillo Gallego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Castillo Gallego's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 56.4% | 42.7% |
| d4 | 44 | 40.0% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gallego usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 78.8% | 36.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 52.9% | 13.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 26.5% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
Sergio Castillo Gallego's chess games
All 216 games by Sergio Castillo Gallego in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 33 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Thomas Luther | 2,551 | 18th Ferrol Open | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Javier B. Campos Moreno | 2,490 | Mancha Real | D43 |
| Sep 2003 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,489 | 11th Albacete Open | C76 |
| Feb 2011 | Diego Guerra Bastida | 2,413 | 21st Jaen Open | B90 |
| Jan 2000 | Ramon Mateo | 2,408 | 5th Ubeda Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Jaen | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2011 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,281 |
| Mancha Real schev | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
| 2nd Mancha Real A | 1999 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,118 |
| 3rd Mancha Real Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| 18th Ferrol Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,390 |
| Mancha Real | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Castillo Gallego's chess games?
216 games by Sergio Castillo Gallego, from Apr 2003 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 Sergio Castillo Gallego has played.
What does Sergio Castillo Gallego play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Sergio Castillo Gallego opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Castillo Gallego answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Sergio Castillo Gallego play as White?
As White, Sergio Castillo Gallego's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Castillo Gallego play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Castillo Gallego most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Sergio Castillo Gallego's FIDE rating?
Sergio Castillo Gallego is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sergio Castillo Gallego played?
Our database contains 216 games by Sergio Castillo Gallego, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 33 draws, 112 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Castillo Gallego?
216 games by Sergio Castillo Gallego 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.