Prepare against Christian Salerno
CHE · World #28,599 classical · FIDE ID 1310810
When preparing against Christian Salerno, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 123 games by Christian Salerno, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Salerno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Salerno 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 | 1,994 | 2,235 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 48 | 28 | 47 | 39.0% |
| As White | 61 | 35 | 7 | 19 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Salerno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Salerno's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 82.0% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 18.0% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Salerno usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Salerno usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Salerno usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Salerno usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Salerno usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Salerno usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 26.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Salerno's chess games
All 123 games by Christian Salerno in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 48 wins, 28 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Ivan Valles Moreno | 2,334 | 45th Arco Open | E92 |
| Jul 2019 | Peter Grove | 2,239 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B32 |
| Oct 2016 | Jens-Uwe Schmidt | 2,098 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | B01 |
| Oct 2025 | Michael Lucas | 2,000 | 47th Arco Open | D00 |
| Oct 2009 | Alberto Collobiano | 1,993 | 9th Varese Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 22 | 1,992 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,131 |
| 10th Brno Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,938 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,012 |
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 9th Varese Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Salerno's chess games?
123 games by Christian Salerno, from Jan 2005 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 Christian Salerno has played.
What does Christian Salerno play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Christian Salerno opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Salerno answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Salerno play as White?
As White, Christian Salerno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Salerno play as Black?
As Black, Christian Salerno most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Christian Salerno's FIDE rating?
Christian Salerno is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Christian Salerno played?
Our database contains 123 games by Christian Salerno, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 28 draws, 47 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Salerno?
123 games by Christian Salerno 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.