Prepare against Leonela Gutierrez Salazar
WFM · Venezuela · World #30,605 classical · FIDE ID 3900401
When preparing against Leonela Gutierrez Salazar, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Leonela Gutierrez Salazar, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonela Gutierrez 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 | 1,982 | 1,998 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,096 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,095 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 105 | 42 | 86 | 45.1% |
| As White | 116 | 56 | 22 | 38 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 117 | 49 | 20 | 48 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 98.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Salazar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salazar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 94.7% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's chess games
All 233 games by Leonela Gutierrez Salazar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 105 wins, 42 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 23/6/6 | 65.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Fernando Oscar Larrua Gonzalez | 2,310 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | B96 |
| Jun 2010 | Antonio Ivan Gonzalez Vega | 2,291 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | E93 |
| Sep 2012 | Elias Paredes | 2,272 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | B48 |
| Sep 2012 | Raul Vazquez Reyes | 2,251 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | B81 |
| Feb 2016 | Sarai Carolina Sanchez Castillo | 2,203 | ch-VEN w | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VEN w | 2016 | 30 | 18 | 2,078 |
| ch-Barquisimeto w | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-Pan American U20 Girls | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,127 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,046 |
| ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros w | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,971 |
| 5th American Continental w | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| 2nd Salento Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's chess games?
233 games by Leonela Gutierrez Salazar, from Jul 2012 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 Leonela Gutierrez Salazar has played.
What does Leonela Gutierrez Salazar play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Leonela Gutierrez Salazar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonela Gutierrez Salazar answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Leonela Gutierrez Salazar play as White?
As White, Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonela Gutierrez Salazar play as Black?
As Black, Leonela Gutierrez Salazar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 65.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Leonela Gutierrez Salazar's FIDE rating?
Leonela Gutierrez Salazar is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Leonela Gutierrez Salazar played?
Our database contains 233 games by Leonela Gutierrez Salazar, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 42 draws, 86 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonela Gutierrez Salazar?
233 games by Leonela Gutierrez 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.