Prepare against Iker Gonzalez Salazar
Spain · World #9,163 classical · FIDE ID 54786126
When preparing against Iker Gonzalez Salazar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Iker Gonzalez Salazar, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iker Gonzalez Salazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iker Gonzalez Salazar 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 | 2,184 | 2,220 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,127 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,205 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 544 rated games against 431 different opponents, across 99 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 | 251 | 120 | 51 | 80 | 47.8% | 1,826 | 1,880 | 10 |
| Rapid | 107 | 60 | 12 | 35 | 56.1% | 1,896 | 1,986 | 7 |
| Blitz | 186 | 99 | 15 | 72 | 53.2% | 1,811 | 1,846 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 265 | 77 | 51 | 137 | 29.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 242 | 177 | 26 | 39 | 73.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
13 tournament wins from 93 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1,965 | 2,068 |
| 2025 | 137 | 79 | 15 | 43 | 1,984 | 2,087 |
| 2024 | 127 | 59 | 22 | 46 | 1,975 | 2,016 |
| 2023 | 108 | 61 | 12 | 35 | 1,748 | 1,827 |
| 2022 | 102 | 51 | 15 | 36 | 1,559 | 1,577 |
| 2021 | 35 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 1,529 | 1,396 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iker Gonzalez Salazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iker Gonzalez Salazar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Salazar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Salazar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Iker Gonzalez Salazar's chess games
All 30 games by Iker Gonzalez Salazar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,482 | 36th Roquetas de Mar Open | B53 |
| Oct 2026 | Victor Alcazar Jimenez | 2,288 | 2026 Spanish Rapid Team Chess Championship | A28 |
| Aug 2026 | Iago Fernandez Ramos | 2,264 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Alvaro Bravo De La Vega | 2,244 | chT-ESP Rapid | B40 |
| Oct 2026 | Alvaro Buendia Pinar | 2,244 | 2026 Spanish Rapid Team Chess Championship | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,296 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,087 |
| III Torneo Internacional El Campello | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 2026 Spanish Rapid Team Chess Championship | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,342 |
| 4th Alicante Dama Negra | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,501 |
| 36th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,649 |
| Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,020 |
| IV Dama Negra 2023 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iker Gonzalez Salazar's chess games?
30 games by Iker Gonzalez Salazar, from Oct 2021 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 Iker Gonzalez Salazar has played.
What does Iker Gonzalez Salazar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Iker Gonzalez Salazar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iker Gonzalez Salazar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Iker Gonzalez Salazar play as White?
As White, Iker Gonzalez Salazar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iker Gonzalez Salazar play as Black?
As Black, Iker Gonzalez Salazar most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Iker Gonzalez Salazar's FIDE rating?
Iker Gonzalez Salazar is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Iker Gonzalez Salazar played?
Our database contains 30 games by Iker Gonzalez Salazar, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iker Gonzalez Salazar?
30 games by Iker Gonzalez Salazar 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.