Prepare against Francisco Salesa Greus
Spain · World #18,575 classical · FIDE ID 2254026
When preparing against Francisco Salesa Greus, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 50 games by Francisco Salesa Greus, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Salesa Greus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Salesa Greus 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 | 2,070 | 2,164 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,125 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Salesa Greus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Salesa Greus's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Greus usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Greus usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Greus usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Greus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Francisco Salesa Greus's chess games
All 50 games by Francisco Salesa Greus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Ricardo Mascarell Canet | 2,202 | ch-Valencia A | B88 |
| Dec 2003 | Alain Biasoli Lopez | 2,132 | 4th Silla Open | C99 |
| Jan 2003 | Alejandro Sanchez Perona | 2,110 | ch-Valencia A | D02 |
| Oct 2004 | Juan del Arco Gimeno | 2,097 | La Pobla de Vallbona Open | B08 |
| Nov 2003 | Javier Cortes Marti | 2,079 | ch-Valencia A | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,178 |
| Alzira Open | 1995 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 1st Valencia Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 4th Silla Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,104 |
| Valencia Autonomico Center B | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,991 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,000 |
| Valencia Sur Clubs tt | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Salesa Greus's chess games?
50 games by Francisco Salesa Greus, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco Salesa Greus has played.
What does Francisco Salesa Greus play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Francisco Salesa Greus opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Salesa Greus answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Francisco Salesa Greus play as White?
As White, Francisco Salesa Greus's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Salesa Greus play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Salesa Greus most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Francisco Salesa Greus's FIDE rating?
Francisco Salesa Greus is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Francisco Salesa Greus played?
Our database contains 50 games by Francisco Salesa Greus, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Salesa Greus?
50 games by Francisco Salesa Greus 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.