Prepare against Guido Salzano
Italy · World #51,926 classical · FIDE ID 814180
When preparing against Guido Salzano, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Guido Salzano, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guido Salzano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guido Salzano 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 | 1,885 | 2,066 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guido Salzano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guido Salzano's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Salzano usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Salzano usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Salzano usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Guido Salzano's chess games
All 33 games by Guido Salzano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Marco Venturino | 2,173 | Porto Mannu Open | B24 |
| Aug 2012 | Franco Rizzardi | 2,026 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | C71 |
| Aug 2012 | Angelo Cardarelli | 1,954 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | C06 |
| Oct 2005 | Rozsa Ignacz | 1,946 | Ravenna Open | B19 |
| Oct 2005 | Stefano Pomaro | 1,919 | Ravenna Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| Ravenna Open | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| 16th Cesenatico Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
| 14th Cesenatico Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,285 |
| 5th Porto Mannu Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,621 |
| 06th Bergamo Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
| 7th Cesenatico Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guido Salzano's chess games?
33 games by Guido Salzano, from Jul 2005 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 Salzano has played.
What does Guido Salzano play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Guido Salzano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guido Salzano answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Guido Salzano play as White?
As White, Guido Salzano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guido Salzano play as Black?
As Black, Guido Salzano most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Guido Salzano's FIDE rating?
Guido Salzano is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Guido Salzano played?
Our database contains 33 games by Guido Salzano, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guido Salzano?
33 games by Guido Salzano 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.