Prepare against Eric Salentiny
Luxembourg · World #27,358 classical · FIDE ID 4001885
Our database contains 58 games by Eric Salentiny, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Salentiny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Salentiny 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 | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,999 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 34.5% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Salentiny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Salentiny's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 65.6% |
| f4 | 9 | 36.0% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 65.6% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Salentiny usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Salentiny usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Salentiny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 36% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (89% of these games) — Salentiny usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Salentiny usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Eric Salentiny's chess games
All 58 games by Eric Salentiny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Jean-Robert Delmont | 1,971 | 3rd Blagny Open | A65 |
| Oct 2012 | Louis Azorit | 1,969 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Paul Roller | 1,902 | chT-Luxembourg 1314 | A03 |
| Apr 2011 | Andre Louis | 1,827 | 3rd Blagny Open | B23 |
| Mar 2015 | Azeddine Boukrate | 1,824 | chT-Luxembourg 1415 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,764 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,998 |
| ch-EU U18 19th | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,827 |
| 3rd Blagny Open | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,911 |
| Blagny Open 07th | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| chT4-FRA 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| chT4-FRA | 2013 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Salentiny's chess games?
58 games by Eric Salentiny, from Oct 2007 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 Eric Salentiny has played.
What does Eric Salentiny play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Eric Salentiny opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.f4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Salentiny answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Eric Salentiny play as White?
As White, Eric Salentiny's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Salentiny play as Black?
As Black, Eric Salentiny most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Eric Salentiny's FIDE rating?
Eric Salentiny is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Eric Salentiny played?
Our database contains 58 games by Eric Salentiny, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Salentiny?
58 games by Eric Salentiny 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.