Prepare against Eduardo Serrano Salvador
FM · Czechia · World #5,166 classical · FIDE ID 2214075
When preparing against Eduardo Serrano Salvador, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 469 games by Eduardo Serrano Salvador, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Serrano Salvador's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Serrano 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 | 2,269 | 2,376 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,381 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,351 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 189 | 149 | 131 | 40.3% |
| As White | 237 | 104 | 77 | 56 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 232 | 85 | 72 | 75 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Serrano Salvador's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Serrano Salvador's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 218 | 92.0% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.2% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salvador usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Salvador usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Salvador usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 67.5% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 20 | 16.7% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 9.2% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 71.3% | 46.5% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 23.8% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Eduardo Serrano Salvador's chess games
All 469 games by Eduardo Serrano Salvador 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: 189 wins, 149 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 67 | 31/22/14 | 46.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 43 | 14/18/11 | 32.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 41 | 21/10/10 | 51.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Ante Brkic | 2,558 | 2nd Mediterranean Open | A01 |
| Apr 2020 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,543 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Oct 2001 | David Garcia Prados | 2,519 | 17th Moratalaz Open | E69 |
| Oct 2006 | Das Neelotpal | 2,490 | Patrimonio Open 1st | B46 |
| Apr 2020 | Darko Doric | 2,484 | Titled Tue | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 27 | 14 | 2,293 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 2,289 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,357 |
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Madrid Anniv 25 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| chT-Madrid Honor | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,391 |
| ch-Madrid | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Serrano Salvador's chess games?
469 games by Eduardo Serrano Salvador, 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 Eduardo Serrano Salvador has played.
What does Eduardo Serrano Salvador play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Eduardo Serrano Salvador opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Serrano Salvador answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Serrano Salvador play as White?
As White, Eduardo Serrano Salvador's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (67 games, 46.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Torre Attack (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Serrano Salvador play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Serrano Salvador most often plays: Slav Defense (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Eduardo Serrano Salvador's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Serrano Salvador is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Eduardo Serrano Salvador played?
Our database contains 469 games by Eduardo Serrano Salvador, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 149 draws, 131 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Serrano Salvador?
469 games by Eduardo Serrano 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.