Prepare against Luis Angel Florez Salazar
FM · Colombia · World #5,463 classical · FIDE ID 4416856
When preparing against Luis Angel Florez Salazar, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 370 games by Luis Angel Florez Salazar, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Angel Florez Salazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Angel Florez 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 | 2,261 | 2,261 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,238 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,214 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 370 | 196 | 78 | 96 | 53.0% |
| As White | 183 | 109 | 32 | 42 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 187 | 87 | 46 | 54 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Angel Florez Salazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Angel Florez Salazar's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 72.7% | 67.7% |
| d4 | 36 | 19.7% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.4% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Salazar usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Salazar usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Salazar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 75.7% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 13.6% | 82.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.9% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 52.8% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 18 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Luis Angel Florez Salazar's chess games
All 370 games by Luis Angel Florez Salazar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 196 wins, 78 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 37 | 18/11/8 | 48.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,459 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B15 |
| Nov 2023 | Sebastian Felipe Sanchez | 2,405 | chT-COL | B48 |
| Feb 2021 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,398 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C17 |
| Jun 2024 | Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte | 2,387 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B33 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexis Vargas Arteaga | 2,364 | 21st chT-COL | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2023 | 23 | 17 | 2,262 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2013 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,073 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,055 |
| Cali Olympiad Qual | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 2,167 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,256 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,201 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Angel Florez Salazar's chess games?
370 games by Luis Angel Florez Salazar, from May 2010 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 Luis Angel Florez Salazar has played.
What does Luis Angel Florez Salazar play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Luis Angel Florez Salazar opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Angel Florez Salazar answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Luis Angel Florez Salazar play as White?
As White, Luis Angel Florez Salazar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Angel Florez Salazar play as Black?
As Black, Luis Angel Florez Salazar most often plays: Petrov's Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Luis Angel Florez Salazar's FIDE rating?
Luis Angel Florez Salazar is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luis Angel Florez Salazar played?
Our database contains 370 games by Luis Angel Florez Salazar, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 78 draws, 96 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Angel Florez Salazar?
370 games by Luis Angel Florez 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.