Prepare against David Salter
Ireland · World #53,407 classical · FIDE ID 2501988
Our database contains 59 games by David Salter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Salter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Salter 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 | 1,880 | 1,966 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 19 | 26 | 23.7% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Salter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Salter's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 75.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Salter usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Salter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Salter usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salter usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Salter usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Salter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
David Salter's chess games
All 59 games by David Salter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Gerard O'Connell | 2,134 | ch-IRL | D04 |
| Jul 2005 | Matt O'Leary | 2,118 | ch-IRL | A46 |
| Jan 2024 | Timothy David Harding | 1,896 | ch-IRL Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Sep 2019 | Britta Leib | 1,883 | chT-EUR Seniors 50 | C04 |
| Sep 2019 | Ove S Jenssen | 1,827 | chT-EUR Seniors 50 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2007 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,029 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,963 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 21st EU-Cup | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,096 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,990 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 50 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,024 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,187 |
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Salter's chess games?
59 games by David Salter, from Jan 2006 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 David Salter has played.
What does David Salter play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, David Salter opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Salter answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Salter play as White?
As White, David Salter's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Salter play as Black?
As Black, David Salter most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is David Salter's FIDE rating?
David Salter is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Apr 2016).
How many games has David Salter played?
Our database contains 59 games by David Salter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Salter?
59 games by David Salter 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.