Prepare against Jean-Louis Salvaing
France · World #41,962 classical · FIDE ID 606480
Our database contains 50 games by Jean-Louis Salvaing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Louis Salvaing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Louis Salvaing 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 | 1,926 | 2,103 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,956 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 34.0% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Louis Salvaing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Louis Salvaing's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Salvaing usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Salvaing usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Salvaing usually continues g4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Jean-Louis Salvaing's chess games
All 50 games by Jean-Louis Salvaing in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Markzon | 2,280 | 5th Olot Open | D01 |
| Dec 2016 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,167 | 23rd Zadar Open B | D00 |
| Nov 2010 | Jerome Careil | 2,086 | chT2-FRA 1011 | A24 |
| Oct 2009 | Jacques Cadiou | 1,996 | chT2-FRA 0910 | E94 |
| Apr 2007 | Michel Beaulieu | 1,890 | 2nd Angers Open | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Zadar Open B | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 7 | 4 | 2,404 |
| 3rd Angers Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 2nd Angers Open | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 1,999 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,867 |
| 10th Lugano Open | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 2,181 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Louis Salvaing's chess games?
50 games by Jean-Louis Salvaing, from Apr 2003 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 Jean-Louis Salvaing has played.
What does Jean-Louis Salvaing play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jean-Louis Salvaing opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Louis Salvaing answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jean-Louis Salvaing play as White?
As White, Jean-Louis Salvaing's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Louis Salvaing play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Louis Salvaing most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jean-Louis Salvaing's FIDE rating?
Jean-Louis Salvaing is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jean-Louis Salvaing played?
Our database contains 50 games by Jean-Louis Salvaing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Louis Salvaing?
50 games by Jean-Louis Salvaing 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.