Prepare against Hector Sama Salinas
FM · Spain · World #3,637 classical · FIDE ID 32086857
Our database contains 177 games by Hector Sama Salinas, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Sama Salinas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Sama Salinas 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 | 2,315 | 2,350 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 58 | 68 | 51 | 32.8% |
| As White | 93 | 38 | 33 | 22 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 84 | 20 | 35 | 29 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Sama Salinas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Sama Salinas's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 41.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 33.3% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 18 | 19.4% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Salinas usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Salinas usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Salinas usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Salinas usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salinas usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Salinas usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 59.0% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 65.6% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 28.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Hector Sama Salinas's chess games
All 177 games by Hector Sama Salinas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 58 wins, 68 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,413 | 4th Lorca Open | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Fernando Valenzuela Gomez | 2,383 | Barcelona Sant Andreu IM | A35 |
| Feb 2022 | Eric Dominguez Pons | 2,355 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | D03 |
| Feb 2023 | Antonio Torrecillas Martinez | 2,318 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A08 |
| Feb 2020 | Marc Ortega Serra | 2,295 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 21 | 11 | 2,346 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,379 |
| 46th Barcelona Tres Peons-G | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| Barcelona August IM | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,068 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Sama Salinas's chess games?
177 games by Hector Sama Salinas, from May 2013 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 Hector Sama Salinas has played.
What does Hector Sama Salinas play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Hector Sama Salinas opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Sama Salinas answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hector Sama Salinas play as White?
As White, Hector Sama Salinas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Sama Salinas play as Black?
As Black, Hector Sama Salinas most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Hector Sama Salinas's FIDE rating?
Hector Sama Salinas is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Hector Sama Salinas played?
Our database contains 177 games by Hector Sama Salinas, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 68 draws, 51 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Sama Salinas?
177 games by Hector Sama Salinas 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.