Prepare against Antonio Selva Salvador
Spain · World #73,926 classical · FIDE ID 2223821
When preparing against Antonio Selva Salvador, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 179 games by Antonio Selva Salvador, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Selva Salvador's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Selva Salvador 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 | 1,808 | 2,092 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,994 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 2,095 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 59 | 43 | 77 | 33.0% |
| As White | 93 | 27 | 23 | 43 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 32 | 20 | 34 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Selva Salvador's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Selva Salvador's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 63.4% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 20.4% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.8% | 30.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Salvador usually continues b4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Salvador usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 50.0% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 22 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Antonio Selva Salvador's chess games
All 179 games by Antonio Selva Salvador in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 43 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Jesus Garcia Callejo | 2,228 | ch-ESP Seniors 50 | B22 |
| Jul 2004 | Pablo Aymerich Rosell | 2,151 | 25th Cullera Open A | B45 |
| Oct 2021 | Miquel Angel Sanchez Romero | 2,109 | ch-ESP Seniors 50 | A48 |
| Sep 2016 | Juan Antonio Cebrian Flores | 2,036 | 4th Quart de Poblet Open | A49 |
| Apr 2026 | Imanol Segura Del Frago | 2,026 | IX IRT Sub-2400 Quart de Poblet | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| Valencia Don Quijote Memorial | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,074 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,864 |
| 04th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Valencia Absoluto | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-ESP Amateurs U2000 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,030 |
| Almansa Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Selva Salvador's chess games?
179 games by Antonio Selva Salvador, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Antonio Selva Salvador has played.
What does Antonio Selva Salvador play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Antonio Selva Salvador opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Selva Salvador answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Antonio Selva Salvador play as White?
As White, Antonio Selva Salvador's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Selva Salvador play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Selva Salvador most often plays: Latvian Gambit (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Antonio Selva Salvador's FIDE rating?
Antonio Selva Salvador is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Antonio Selva Salvador played?
Our database contains 179 games by Antonio Selva Salvador, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 43 draws, 77 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Selva Salvador?
179 games by Antonio Selva Salvador 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.