Prepare against A.R. Saleh Salem
GM · ARE · World #111 classical · FIDE ID 9301348
When preparing against A.R. Saleh Salem, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 34.9% over 43 games.
Our database contains 3,093 games by A.R. Saleh Salem, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find A.R. Saleh Salem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout A.R. Saleh Salem 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 | 2,616 | 2,690 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,576 | 2,729 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,608 | 2,767 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,093 | 1,675 | 645 | 773 | 54.2% |
| As White | 1,569 | 898 | 322 | 349 | 57.2% |
| As Black | 1,524 | 777 | 323 | 424 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of A.R. Saleh Salem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from A.R. Saleh Salem's side.
First moves as White (1,569 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,283 | 81.8% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 197 | 12.6% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 4.8% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 0.7% | 81.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Salem usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Salem usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Salem usually continues e4 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 66.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Salem usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Salem usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Salem usually continues d4 (56.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (721 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 434 | 60.2% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 142 | 19.7% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 117 | 16.2% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 22 | 3.1% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 401 | 82.0% | 62.1% |
| d5 | 81 | 16.6% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
A.R. Saleh Salem's chess games
All 3,093 games by A.R. Saleh Salem in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Sep 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: 1,675 wins, 645 draws, 773 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 207 | 108/50/49 | 52.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 167 | 81/44/42 | 48.5% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 96 | 62/10/24 | 64.6% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 87 | 42/23/22 | 48.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 80 | 46/18/16 | 57.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 59 | 40/11/8 | 67.8% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 56 | 30/8/18 | 53.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 38/4/10 | 73.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 50 | 18/20/12 | 36.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 45 | 28/3/14 | 62.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 135 | 60/32/43 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 127 | 73/21/33 | 57.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 112 | 60/23/29 | 53.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 88 | 52/15/21 | 59.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 77 | 41/19/17 | 53.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 66 | 34/17/15 | 51.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 61 | 25/15/21 | 41.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 58 | 30/10/18 | 51.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 46 | 28/9/9 | 60.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 15/13/15 | 34.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Jan 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,828 | PRO League Stage | D55 |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,792 | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss | E24 |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,779 | Wch Blitz | D15 |
| Jun 2014 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,771 | 8th Wch Blitz | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 845 | 611 | 2,608 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 147 | 88 | 2,686 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 140 | 76.5 | 2,645 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,702 |
| ch-Arab | 2018 | 33 | 26.5 | 2,631 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 32 | 17 | 2,605 |
| Wch U18 | 2011 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,474 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 13 | 2,487 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeffery Xiong (24 games) · Bassem Amin (22 games) · Gata Kamsky (20 games) · Hao Wang (17 games) · Yangyi Yu (16 games) · Magnus Carlsen (15 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (15 games) · Awonder Liang (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find A.R. Saleh Salem's chess games?
3,093 games by A.R. Saleh Salem, from Jan 2004 to Sep 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 A.R. Saleh Salem has played.
What does A.R. Saleh Salem play on the first move as White?
Across 1,569 games with White in our database, A.R. Saleh Salem opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, A.R. Saleh Salem answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does A.R. Saleh Salem play as White?
As White, A.R. Saleh Salem's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (207 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (167 games, 48.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (96 games, 64.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,569 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does A.R. Saleh Salem play as Black?
As Black, A.R. Saleh Salem most often plays: Indian Defense (135 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (127 games, 57.5% win rate); Sicilian (112 games, 53.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,524 games.
What is A.R. Saleh Salem's FIDE rating?
A.R. Saleh Salem is currently rated 2,616 in classical chess, 2,576 in rapid and 2,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,690 (May 2022).
How many games has A.R. Saleh Salem played?
Our database contains 3,093 games by A.R. Saleh Salem, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,675 wins, 645 draws, 773 losses (54.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against A.R. Saleh Salem?
3,093 games by A.R. Saleh Salem 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.