Prepare against Luis German Salazar Farias
FM · Venezuela · World #6,142 classical · FIDE ID 3902170
When preparing against Luis German Salazar Farias, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Luis German Salazar Farias, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis German Salazar Farias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis German Salazar Farias 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 | 2,244 | 2,321 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,242 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,249 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 77 | 32 | 58 | 46.1% |
| As White | 84 | 41 | 14 | 29 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 36 | 18 | 29 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis German Salazar Farias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis German Salazar Farias's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 59.5% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 32 | 38.1% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Farias usually continues c3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Farias usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Farias usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Farias usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Farias usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 38.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 34.7% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 26.5% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 72.2% |
Luis German Salazar Farias's chess games
All 167 games by Luis German Salazar Farias in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 77 wins, 32 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Humberto L. Blanco Ronquillo | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
| Sep 2023 | Simon Lamaze | 2,417 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Aug 2023 | Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | D77 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Artur Janturin | 2,384 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 69 | 36.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-VEN | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| Bridgetown sub zt 2.3.5 | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,366 |
| 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Caracas FVA 80th Ann | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-South America U20 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis German Salazar Farias's chess games?
167 games by Luis German Salazar Farias, from Jul 2012 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 German Salazar Farias has played.
What does Luis German Salazar Farias play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Luis German Salazar Farias opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis German Salazar Farias answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Luis German Salazar Farias play as White?
As White, Luis German Salazar Farias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis German Salazar Farias play as Black?
As Black, Luis German Salazar Farias most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Luis German Salazar Farias's FIDE rating?
Luis German Salazar Farias is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Luis German Salazar Farias played?
Our database contains 167 games by Luis German Salazar Farias, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 32 draws, 58 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis German Salazar Farias?
167 games by Luis German Salazar Farias 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.