Prepare against Michel Salvi
France · World #94,149 classical · FIDE ID 36018252
When preparing against Michel Salvi, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Michel Salvi, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Salvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Salvi 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 | 1,747 | 1,775 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,821 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,725 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 39.1% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Salvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Salvi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Salvi usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Salvi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Salvi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Salvi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Michel Salvi's chess games
All 46 games by Michel Salvi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Alexandre Savalle | 2,016 | 5th Sanary sur Mer Open | B56 |
| Dec 2012 | Sebastien Graille | 1,822 | 5th Marseille Open | C10 |
| Dec 2012 | Simon Kaser | 1,782 | 5th Marseille Open | E24 |
| Jul 2015 | Marc Baquer | 1,781 | 6th Salon de Provence Open | A45 |
| Aug 2013 | Dominique Traskos | 1,736 | ch-FRA Open C | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open D | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,651 |
| 6th Salon de Provence Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,663 |
| Salon de Provence Open 7th | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,769 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
| 5th Marseille Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,819 |
| 5th Sanary sur Mer Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,795 |
| 10th Vaujany Open B | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,276 |
| 8th Vaujany Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Salvi's chess games?
46 games by Michel Salvi, from Sep 2012 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 Michel Salvi has played.
What does Michel Salvi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michel Salvi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Salvi answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michel Salvi play as White?
As White, Michel Salvi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Salvi play as Black?
As Black, Michel Salvi most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michel Salvi's FIDE rating?
Michel Salvi is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Michel Salvi played?
Our database contains 46 games by Michel Salvi, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Salvi?
46 games by Michel Salvi 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.