Prepare against Adrian Saltos Velez
Ecuador · World #32,464 classical · FIDE ID 3604594
Our database contains 155 games by Adrian Saltos Velez, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Saltos Velez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Saltos Velez 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 | 1,972 | 2,185 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,182 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,206 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 72 | 26 | 57 | 46.5% |
| As White | 75 | 42 | 11 | 22 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 30 | 15 | 35 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Saltos Velez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Saltos Velez's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 64.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 13.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (78.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Velez usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 71.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Adrian Saltos Velez's chess games
All 155 games by Adrian Saltos Velez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 72 wins, 26 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo | 2,367 | 13th American Continental | C42 |
| Jun 2012 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,347 | ch-South America U20 | A13 |
| Jun 2012 | Juan Camilo Torres | 2,337 | ch-South America U20 | B37 |
| Mar 2012 | Miguel Antonio Infante Guerrero | 2,314 | Guayaquil zt 2.3.5 | B51 |
| May 2016 | Cristhian Barros Rivadeneira | 2,298 | ECU Pre Olympic | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Pre Olympic | 2024 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-ECU | 2023 | 20 | 13.5 | 1,973 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,067 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,013 |
| ch-South America U20 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,092 |
| ch-South America U20 7th | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Saltos Velez's chess games?
155 games by Adrian Saltos Velez, from Oct 2005 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 Adrian Saltos Velez has played.
What does Adrian Saltos Velez play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Adrian Saltos Velez opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Saltos Velez answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Adrian Saltos Velez play as White?
As White, Adrian Saltos Velez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Saltos Velez play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Saltos Velez most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Adrian Saltos Velez's FIDE rating?
Adrian Saltos Velez is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Adrian Saltos Velez played?
Our database contains 155 games by Adrian Saltos Velez, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 26 draws, 57 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Saltos Velez?
155 games by Adrian Saltos Velez 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.