Prepare against Omar Salama
Iceland · World #8,754 classical · FIDE ID 10601279
When preparing against Omar Salama, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Omar Salama, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Omar Salama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omar Salama 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 | 2,191 | 2,294 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,260 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,318 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 90 | 67 | 90 | 36.4% |
| As White | 120 | 47 | 32 | 41 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 127 | 43 | 35 | 49 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omar Salama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omar Salama's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 91.7% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.8% | 85.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Salama usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salama usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Salama usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Salama usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Salama usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Salama usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 91.7% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 81.4% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Omar Salama's chess games
All 247 games by Omar Salama in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 90 wins, 67 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | David 1981 Martinez Martin | 2,390 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | D24 |
| Jun 2007 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,384 | Reykjavik Hellir | B23 |
| Apr 2002 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,333 | 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | A86 |
| Aug 2006 | Radek Sluka | 2,331 | Olomouc Proclient Cup | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Ekaterina Ubiennykh | 2,285 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,262 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,275 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,301 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Suduroy int | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omar Salama's chess games?
247 games by Omar Salama, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Omar Salama has played.
What does Omar Salama play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Omar Salama opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omar Salama answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Omar Salama play as White?
As White, Omar Salama's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omar Salama play as Black?
As Black, Omar Salama most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Omar Salama's FIDE rating?
Omar Salama is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Omar Salama played?
Our database contains 247 games by Omar Salama, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 67 draws, 90 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omar Salama?
247 games by Omar Salama 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.