Prepare against Guido Salerni
Italy · World #92,225 classical · FIDE ID 821187
When preparing against Guido Salerni, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Guido Salerni, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guido Salerni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guido Salerni 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 | 1,752 | 1,870 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 6 | 20 | 29 | 10.9% |
| As White | 31 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 12.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guido Salerni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guido Salerni's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 64.5% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Salerni usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salerni usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Salerni usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Salerni usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Salerni usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Salerni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 8.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Guido Salerni's chess games
All 55 games by Guido Salerni in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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, 20 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Giancarlo Cheli | 1,961 | 4th Pescia Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2006 | Giuliano Bardi | 1,872 | Florence Open 14th | A04 |
| Sep 2004 | Daniele Guccione | 1,814 | 9th Cesenatico Open | C29 |
| Oct 2015 | Fabio De Simone Sorrentino | 1,697 | 37th Arco Open | A08 |
| Oct 2015 | Gerardo Bartiromo | 1,611 | 37th Arco Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,618 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,624 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,667 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| Florence Open 14th | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,713 |
| 4th Pescia Open A | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,665 |
| 2nd Frascati Santa Cecilia Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guido Salerni's chess games?
55 games by Guido Salerni, from Jan 2006 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 Guido Salerni has played.
What does Guido Salerni play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Guido Salerni opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guido Salerni answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Guido Salerni play as White?
As White, Guido Salerni's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guido Salerni play as Black?
As Black, Guido Salerni most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Guido Salerni's FIDE rating?
Guido Salerni is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Guido Salerni played?
Our database contains 55 games by Guido Salerni, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses (10.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guido Salerni?
55 games by Guido Salerni 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.