Prepare against Frank Sala
NLD · World #142,608 classical · FIDE ID 1027620
When preparing against Frank Sala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Frank Sala, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Sala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Sala 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 | 1,613 | 1,832 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 20.0% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Sala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Sala's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Sala usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Frank Sala's chess games
All 30 games by Frank Sala in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 6 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Arantes Adamson | 1,600 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,901 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 1,741 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,977 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,375 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Sala's chess games?
30 games by Frank Sala, from Sep 2010 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 Frank Sala has played.
What does Frank Sala play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Frank Sala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Sala answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Sala play as White?
As White, Frank Sala's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Sala play as Black?
As Black, Frank Sala most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Frank Sala's FIDE rating?
Frank Sala is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Frank Sala played?
Our database contains 30 games by Frank Sala, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Sala?
30 games by Frank Sala 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.