Prepare against Javier Salas Martin
Spain · World #63,906 classical · FIDE ID 2211653
When preparing against Javier Salas Martin, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 36 games by Javier Salas Martin, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Salas Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Salas Martin 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 | 1,842 | 1,851 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,936 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 27.8% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Salas Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Salas Martin's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Javier Salas Martin's chess games
All 36 games by Javier Salas Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Modesto Perez Fernandez | 2,134 | 28th Erandio Open | C41 |
| Jan 2012 | Jose Martin Albo Ruiz | 1,922 | ch-Bizkaiko Primary | A67 |
| Jan 2012 | Asier Iza Gallastegui | 1,860 | ch-Bizkaiko Primary | D58 |
| Jan 2019 | Geoff R Hermes | 1,860 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | B07 |
| Jan 2020 | Sydney J Jacob | 1,816 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,746 |
| ch-Bizkaiko Primary | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,886 |
| 26th Erandio Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,661 |
| 28th Erandio Open | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,013 |
| Getxo Open 2nd | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,890 |
| Erandio Open 18th | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,993 |
| 27th Erandio Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Salas Martin's chess games?
36 games by Javier Salas Martin, from Apr 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 Martin has played.
What does Javier Salas Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Javier Salas Martin opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Salas Martin answers 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Javier Salas Martin play as White?
As White, Javier Salas Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Salas Martin play as Black?
As Black, Javier Salas Martin most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Javier Salas Martin's FIDE rating?
Javier Salas Martin is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Javier Salas Martin played?
Our database contains 36 games by Javier Salas Martin, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Salas Martin?
36 games by Javier Salas Martin 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.