Prepare against Gonzalo Saldano
Argentina · World #16,316 classical · FIDE ID 125490
When preparing against Gonzalo Saldano, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Gonzalo Saldano, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gonzalo Saldano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gonzalo Saldano 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 | 2,051 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,056 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,078 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 45.2% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 587 rated games against 437 different opponents, across 91 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 349 | 171 | 72 | 106 | 49.0% | 1,909 | 1,960 | 12 |
| Rapid | 116 | 68 | 20 | 28 | 58.6% | 1,906 | 2,039 | 9 |
| Blitz | 122 | 68 | 15 | 39 | 55.7% | 1,951 | 2,023 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 237 | 66 | 54 | 117 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 258 | 187 | 38 | 33 | 72.5% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 7 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 87 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 34 | 10 | 15 | 1,948 | 2,069 |
| 2025 | 41 | 22 | 4 | 15 | 2,107 | 2,158 |
| 2024 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 1,949 | 2,041 |
| 2023 | 73 | 39 | 19 | 15 | 1,863 | 1,988 |
| 2022 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 1,832 | 1,940 |
| 2019 | 54 | 33 | 8 | 13 | 1,836 | 1,969 |
| 2018 | 51 | 32 | 4 | 15 | 1,857 | 1,993 |
| 2017 | 58 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 1,938 | 2,034 |
| 2016 | 65 | 35 | 9 | 21 | 1,908 | 1,965 |
| 2015 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 1,932 | 1,914 |
| 2014 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2,074 | 1,874 |
| 2013 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 2,029 | 1,965 |
| 2012 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 | 1,811 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,910 | 1,910 |
| 2010 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1,990 | 1,790 |
| 2009 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 1,835 | 1,635 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gonzalo Saldano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gonzalo Saldano's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Saldano usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Saldano usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Saldano usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Gonzalo Saldano's chess games
All 31 games by Gonzalo Saldano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,457 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 4 | A48 |
| Jul 2025 | Pablo Ismael Acosta | 2,454 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 4 | A61 |
| Apr 2025 | Luca Silva | 2,248 | 3rd FAOGBA Open | D90 |
| Jul 2025 | Claudio Geloso | 2,162 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 4 | C45 |
| Jan 2023 | Diego Diaz | 2,075 | 72nd Villa Ballester Open | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 4 | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,329 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 3rd FAOGBA Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,155 |
| 72nd Villa Ballester Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,147 |
| 69th Villa Ballester Open | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,989 |
| Los Polvorines Teresa Winter | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,757 |
| 1st Junin Cup | 2015 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gonzalo Saldano's chess games?
31 games by Gonzalo Saldano, from Jan 2011 to Oct 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 Gonzalo Saldano has played.
What does Gonzalo Saldano play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gonzalo Saldano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gonzalo Saldano answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gonzalo Saldano play as White?
As White, Gonzalo Saldano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gonzalo Saldano play as Black?
As Black, Gonzalo Saldano most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gonzalo Saldano's FIDE rating?
Gonzalo Saldano is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gonzalo Saldano played?
Our database contains 31 games by Gonzalo Saldano, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gonzalo Saldano?
31 games by Gonzalo Saldano 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.