Prepare against Haytham Salman
United Kingdom · World #37,680 classical · FIDE ID 343456600
When preparing against Haytham Salman, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Haytham Salman, covering Oct 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Haytham Salman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haytham Salman 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 | 1,947 | 1,947 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,894 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 43.2% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haytham Salman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haytham Salman's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Salman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Salman usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Salman usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Haytham Salman's chess games
All 44 games by Haytham Salman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jacob D Yoon | 2,225 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A00 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey M. Lapidus | 1,956 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | C02 |
| Mar 2025 | Mark Waterfield | 1,913 | British Rapidplay | C01 |
| Oct 2026 | Emile Doran | 1,867 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Guranshvir Singh | 1,865 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,011 |
| Robinson Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,679 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,255 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - April 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,134 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Robinson Cup | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haytham Salman's chess games?
44 games by Haytham Salman, from Oct 2024 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 Haytham Salman has played.
What does Haytham Salman play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Haytham Salman opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haytham Salman answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Haytham Salman play as White?
As White, Haytham Salman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haytham Salman play as Black?
As Black, Haytham Salman most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Haytham Salman's FIDE rating?
Haytham Salman is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Haytham Salman played?
Our database contains 44 games by Haytham Salman, covering Oct 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haytham Salman?
44 games by Haytham Salman 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.