Prepare against Florian Salim
DEU · World #79,050 classical · FIDE ID 533001960
When preparing against Florian Salim, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Florian Salim, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Florian Salim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Salim 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 | 1,793 | 1,866 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,745 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 38.5% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Salim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Salim's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Salim usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Salim usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Salim usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Florian Salim's chess games
All 39 games by Florian Salim in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Thorsten Oest | 1,929 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Horst Ehlert | 1,925 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A48 |
| Jan 2026 | Luis Stein | 1,896 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Maximilian Juergenpott | 1,867 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Erik Simon Soechtig | 1,737 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,652 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,792 |
| ch-GER U25 Open C | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,480 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Salim's chess games?
39 games by Florian Salim, from Jun 2024 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 Florian Salim has played.
What does Florian Salim play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Florian Salim opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Salim answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Florian Salim play as White?
As White, Florian Salim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Salim play as Black?
As Black, Florian Salim most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Florian Salim's FIDE rating?
Florian Salim is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Florian Salim played?
Our database contains 39 games by Florian Salim, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Salim?
39 games by Florian Salim 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.