Prepare against Bernd Salewski
DEU · World #41,157 classical · FIDE ID 4655087
Our database contains 184 games by Bernd Salewski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Salewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Salewski 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 | 1,930 | 2,111 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,017 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 44 | 67 | 73 | 23.9% |
| As White | 92 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 17 | 35 | 40 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Salewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Salewski's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 90.2% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Salewski usually continues Nc3 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Salewski usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Salewski usually continues g4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Salewski usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Salewski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 86.0% | 34.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 65.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Bernd Salewski's chess games
All 184 games by Bernd Salewski 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: 44 wins, 67 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 43 | 10/17/16 | 23.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Juergen Orlowski | 2,275 | BL2-Ost 9293 | A90 |
| Jul 2008 | Bjoern Bente | 2,259 | Dresden ZMD Open | C20 |
| Jul 2022 | Sven Schaller | 2,256 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | D00 |
| Jan 2008 | Dietmar Klemm | 2,241 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | A43 |
| Jul 2022 | Torsten Schramm | 2,225 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,026 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,841 |
| 23rd Erfurt Open HT | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Salewski's chess games?
184 games by Bernd Salewski, 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 Bernd Salewski has played.
What does Bernd Salewski play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Bernd Salewski opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Salewski answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Bernd Salewski play as White?
As White, Bernd Salewski's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Salewski play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Salewski most often plays: Horwitz Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Bernd Salewski's FIDE rating?
Bernd Salewski is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Bernd Salewski played?
Our database contains 184 games by Bernd Salewski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 67 draws, 73 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Salewski?
184 games by Bernd Salewski 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.