Prepare against Mahir Salkic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #6,890 classical · FIDE ID 14408945
Our database contains 88 games by Mahir Salkic, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahir Salkic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahir Salkic 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 | 2,227 | 2,233 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,172 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,152 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 35 | 23 | 30 | 39.8% |
| As White | 43 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahir Salkic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahir Salkic's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 86.0% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Salkic usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Salkic usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Salkic usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Salkic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salkic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 44.0% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Mahir Salkic's chess games
All 88 games by Mahir Salkic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Senad Begic | 2,295 | 28th chT1A-BIH | D97 |
| Oct 2020 | Amir Hadzovic | 2,270 | 27th chTA-BIH | E61 |
| Aug 2021 | Srdjan Zlobec | 2,119 | 28th chT1A-BIH | D11 |
| Aug 2024 | Alija Zacinovic | 2,089 | 31st chT-BIH 1A | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Almir Mataradzic | 2,088 | 22nd chT-BIH 1A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,179 |
| 29th chT-BIH | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| 22nd chT-BIH 1A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| chT2-BIH | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| 48th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 28th chT1A-BIH | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,186 |
| ch-BIH | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| 5th Lukavac Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahir Salkic's chess games?
88 games by Mahir Salkic, from Apr 2013 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 Mahir Salkic has played.
What does Mahir Salkic play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mahir Salkic opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahir Salkic answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Mahir Salkic play as White?
As White, Mahir Salkic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahir Salkic play as Black?
As Black, Mahir Salkic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Mahir Salkic's FIDE rating?
Mahir Salkic is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Mahir Salkic played?
Our database contains 88 games by Mahir Salkic, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahir Salkic?
88 games by Mahir Salkic 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.