Prepare against Melanie Salazar Gould
CM · CRI · World #34,957 classical · FIDE ID 6505090
When preparing against Melanie Salazar Gould, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 205 games by Melanie Salazar Gould, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melanie Salazar Gould's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melanie Salazar Gould 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 | 1,959 | 2,050 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,990 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 91 | 33 | 81 | 44.4% |
| As White | 100 | 48 | 17 | 35 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 43 | 16 | 46 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melanie Salazar Gould's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melanie Salazar Gould's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 71.0% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 15.0% | 56.7% |
| b4 | 6 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Gould usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Gould usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gould usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gould usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gould usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gould usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 79.2% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 44.1% | 23.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Melanie Salazar Gould's chess games
All 205 games by Melanie Salazar Gould in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 91 wins, 33 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Maria Eizaguerri Floris | 2,304 | World Cup U18 Girls Prel | B47 |
| Jul 2019 | Oleiny Linares Napoles | 2,253 | Cartagena zt 2.3 w | B47 |
| Sep 2018 | Louise Fredericia | 2,060 | Olympiad Women-43 | B23 |
| May 2018 | Armando Alminaque | 2,054 | Ortega Memorial | B07 |
| Mar 2026 | Iuliia Babak | 2,010 | Round 5: Salazar Gould, Melanie - Babak, Iuliia | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI w | 2019 | 15 | 5 | 1,617 |
| ch-Pan American U16 Girls | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,767 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Menchik Open | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,796 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,787 |
| World Cup U18 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,714 |
| ch-CRI | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,029 |
| Ortega Memorial | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,063 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 E | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melanie Salazar Gould's chess games?
205 games by Melanie Salazar Gould, from Jul 2014 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 Melanie Salazar Gould has played.
What does Melanie Salazar Gould play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Melanie Salazar Gould opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melanie Salazar Gould answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Melanie Salazar Gould play as White?
As White, Melanie Salazar Gould's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melanie Salazar Gould play as Black?
As Black, Melanie Salazar Gould most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Melanie Salazar Gould's FIDE rating?
Melanie Salazar Gould is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Melanie Salazar Gould played?
Our database contains 205 games by Melanie Salazar Gould, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 33 draws, 81 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melanie Salazar Gould?
205 games by Melanie Salazar Gould 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.