Prepare against Louie Salvador
PHL · World #12,413 classical · FIDE ID 5216036
When preparing against Louie Salvador, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 38.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Louie Salvador, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Louie Salvador's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louie Salvador 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 | 2,136 | 2,270 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,233 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,287 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 114 | 29 | 71 | 53.3% |
| As White | 104 | 63 | 13 | 28 | 60.6% |
| As Black | 110 | 51 | 16 | 43 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louie Salvador's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louie Salvador's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 98.1% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (82.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Salvador usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 86.0% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 92.7% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.3% | 100.0% |
Louie Salvador's chess games
All 214 games by Louie Salvador in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Aug 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: 114 wins, 29 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,479 | 19th Bangkok Cha Am Open | D45 |
| Oct 2023 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
| Oct 2023 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Dec 2021 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,390 | Bangkok Thailand Open | B33 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Chernyavsky | 2,332 | 1st Bangkok Summer Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 35 | 13.5 | 2,243 |
| Bangkok | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,059 |
| Bangkok Thailand Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
| Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,222 |
| Vientiane Open | 2018 | 9 | 8 | 2,319 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT-THA Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,835 |
| Bangkok Chinese New Year Open | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louie Salvador's chess games?
214 games by Louie Salvador, from Feb 2017 to Aug 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 Louie Salvador has played.
What does Louie Salvador play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Louie Salvador opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louie Salvador answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Louie Salvador play as White?
As White, Louie Salvador's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Center Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louie Salvador play as Black?
As Black, Louie Salvador most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Louie Salvador's FIDE rating?
Louie Salvador is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Louie Salvador played?
Our database contains 214 games by Louie Salvador, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 29 draws, 71 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louie Salvador?
214 games by Louie Salvador 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.