Prepare against Juan Ramon Galiana Salom
FM · Spain · World #10,421 classical · FIDE ID 2203081
When preparing against Juan Ramon Galiana Salom, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 36.1% over 36 games.
Our database contains 484 games by Juan Ramon Galiana Salom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Ramon Galiana Salom 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 | 2,163 | 2,330 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,183 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,363 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 214 | 98 | 172 | 44.2% |
| As White | 240 | 120 | 48 | 72 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 244 | 94 | 50 | 100 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 91.3% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 8.3% | 45.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Salom usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Salom usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Salom usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Salom usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Salom usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Salom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 101 | 91.8% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 46 | 52.9% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 33.3% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.3% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's chess games
All 484 games by Juan Ramon Galiana Salom 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: 214 wins, 98 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 16/3/5 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 57 | 26/7/24 | 45.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 36 | 13/8/15 | 36.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Xavier March Morla | 2,680 | ch-Baleares | B95 |
| Dec 2010 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,552 | Petra | C12 |
| Dec 2000 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,508 | Mallorca Open | A84 |
| Feb 2020 | Sergio Cacho Reigadas | 2,506 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | A36 |
| Oct 2005 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,439 | 2nd Calvia Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 39 | 12.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 39 | 23 | 2,234 |
| Petra | 2010 | 20 | 7 | 2,291 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open | 1992 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,143 |
| chT-Palma de Mallorca | 2003 | 10 | 8 | 2,480 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 6th Calvia Amateur Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pedro Mascaro March (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's chess games?
484 games by Juan Ramon Galiana Salom, 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 Juan Ramon Galiana Salom has played.
What does Juan Ramon Galiana Salom play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Juan Ramon Galiana Salom opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Ramon Galiana Salom answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juan Ramon Galiana Salom play as White?
As White, Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Ramon Galiana Salom play as Black?
As Black, Juan Ramon Galiana Salom most often plays: Dutch Defense (57 games, 45.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (36 games, 36.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Juan Ramon Galiana Salom's FIDE rating?
Juan Ramon Galiana Salom is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Juan Ramon Galiana Salom played?
Our database contains 484 games by Juan Ramon Galiana Salom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 98 draws, 172 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Ramon Galiana Salom?
484 games by Juan Ramon Galiana Salom 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.