Prepare against Bernd Salvermoser
FM · Austria · World #15,610 classical · FIDE ID 4601491
When preparing against Bernd Salvermoser, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Bernd Salvermoser, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Salvermoser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Salvermoser 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 | 2,100 | 2,326 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,156 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,169 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 142 | 64 | 151 | 39.8% |
| As White | 180 | 76 | 35 | 69 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 177 | 66 | 29 | 82 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Salvermoser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Salvermoser's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 177 | 98.3% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Salvermoser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Salvermoser usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Salvermoser usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Salvermoser usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Salvermoser usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Salvermoser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 52.6% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 36 | 46.2% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 82.3% | 45.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Bernd Salvermoser's chess games
All 357 games by Bernd Salvermoser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 142 wins, 64 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 16/5/7 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 16/6/20 | 38.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Ramesh R B | 2,467 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A50 |
| Dec 2004 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,449 | chT2W-AUT 0405 | E32 |
| Nov 2012 | Romuald Mainka | 2,441 | 16th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | D31 |
| Nov 2005 | Martin Forchert | 2,402 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D13 |
| Mar 2004 | Carlo Micheli | 2,360 | chT2W-AUT 0304 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Oberland MZT | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 2,086 |
| ch-Bayern B 60th | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,366 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| Landesliga Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,361 |
| ch-FRG U20 | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| Regionalliga SO 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Salvermoser's chess games?
357 games by Bernd Salvermoser, from Apr 2003 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 Bernd Salvermoser has played.
What does Bernd Salvermoser play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Bernd Salvermoser opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Salvermoser answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bernd Salvermoser play as White?
As White, Bernd Salvermoser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Salvermoser play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Salvermoser most often plays: Benoni Defense (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Bernd Salvermoser's FIDE rating?
Bernd Salvermoser is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Bernd Salvermoser played?
Our database contains 357 games by Bernd Salvermoser, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 64 draws, 151 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Salvermoser?
357 games by Bernd Salvermoser 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.