Prepare against Alberto Salas Calvo
Spain · World #97,821 classical · FIDE ID 2234270
When preparing against Alberto Salas Calvo, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Alberto Salas Calvo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Salas Calvo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Salas Calvo 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 | 1,736 | 1,771 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,756 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 36.6% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Salas Calvo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Salas Calvo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Calvo usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Calvo usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Calvo usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Calvo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Alberto Salas Calvo's chess games
All 41 games by Alberto Salas Calvo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Joel Perez Bolanos | 1,892 | Lanzarote Open | A52 |
| Jan 2009 | Jesus Eduardo Marcellan Peire | 1,877 | ch-Aragon Primera | D45 |
| May 2014 | Abel Rubio Tello | 1,860 | 2nd Zaragoza Primavera Open | E63 |
| May 2014 | Fernando Miranda Blasco | 1,850 | 2nd Zaragoza Primavera Open | D94 |
| Jan 2009 | Alberto Sanz Herrero | 1,793 | ch-Aragon Primera | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Aragon Primera | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,773 |
| 2nd Zaragoza Primavera Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,830 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,887 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,653 |
| 3rd Huesca Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,763 |
| 5th Zaragoza Casablanca Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Salas Calvo's chess games?
41 games by Alberto Salas Calvo, from Apr 2008 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 Alberto Salas Calvo has played.
What does Alberto Salas Calvo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alberto Salas Calvo opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Salas Calvo answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alberto Salas Calvo play as White?
As White, Alberto Salas Calvo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Salas Calvo play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Salas Calvo most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alberto Salas Calvo's FIDE rating?
Alberto Salas Calvo is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alberto Salas Calvo played?
Our database contains 41 games by Alberto Salas Calvo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Salas Calvo?
41 games by Alberto Salas Calvo 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.