Prepare against Louis Salles
FM · France · World #5,732 classical · FIDE ID 20641826
Our database contains 227 games by Louis Salles, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Louis Salles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louis Salles 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 | 2,255 | 2,318 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,272 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,224 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 84 | 51 | 92 | 37.0% |
| As White | 109 | 39 | 24 | 46 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 118 | 45 | 27 | 46 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louis Salles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louis Salles's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 69.7% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 21.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.3% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Salles usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Salles usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Salles usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Salles usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Salles usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Salles usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 93.0% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 72.5% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 27.5% | 54.5% |
Louis Salles's chess games
All 227 games by Louis Salles in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 84 wins, 51 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,510 | Reykjavik Open | D10 |
| Jun 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,506 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | D43 |
| Jul 2016 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,498 | 91st ch-Paris | B81 |
| Apr 2019 | Aman Hambleton | 2,484 | Reykjavik Open | A45 |
| Jul 2018 | Shiqun Ni | 2,435 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2014 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,064 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 12 | 5 | 2,094 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 23rd ch-EU U18 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,218 |
| 91st ch-Paris | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louis Salles's chess games?
227 games by Louis Salles, from Oct 2008 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 Louis Salles has played.
What does Louis Salles play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Louis Salles opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louis Salles answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Louis Salles play as White?
As White, Louis Salles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louis Salles play as Black?
As Black, Louis Salles most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Louis Salles's FIDE rating?
Louis Salles is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Louis Salles played?
Our database contains 227 games by Louis Salles, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 51 draws, 92 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louis Salles?
227 games by Louis Salles 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.