Prepare against Javier Salas
Bolivia · World #101,569 classical · FIDE ID 3302237
When preparing against Javier Salas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Javier Salas, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Salas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Salas 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 | 1,725 | 2,123 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,782 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 40 | 15 | 34 | 44.9% |
| As White | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Salas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Salas's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Salas usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Salas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Javier Salas's chess games
All 89 games by Javier Salas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Javier Accinelli | 2,044 | La Paz Adalp Cup | C46 |
| Mar 2023 | Javier Mancilla Vallejos | 1,892 | ch-BOL Seniors | B41 |
| Mar 2023 | Javier Costas | 1,807 | ch-BOL Seniors | B23 |
| Mar 2017 | Dario Meza Crespo | 1,782 | La Paz Adalp Cup | B30 |
| Mar 2017 | Ignacio Rocha | 1,743 | La Paz Adalp Cup | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz Adalp Cup | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| La Paz Casa Argentina Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,788 |
| La Paz Adalp Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| 2nd La Paz Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| La Paz Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,762 |
| ch-BOL Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| 4th Cochabamba GP Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| 4th Oruro Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Salas's chess games?
89 games by Javier Salas, from Jul 2008 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 Javier Salas has played.
What does Javier Salas play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Javier Salas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Salas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Javier Salas play as White?
As White, Javier Salas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Salas play as Black?
As Black, Javier Salas most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Javier Salas's FIDE rating?
Javier Salas is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Javier Salas played?
Our database contains 89 games by Javier Salas, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Salas?
89 games by Javier Salas 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.