Prepare against Rafael Salazar Moreno
Mexico · World #59,434 classical · FIDE ID 5102596
When preparing against Rafael Salazar Moreno, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Rafael Salazar Moreno, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Salazar Moreno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Salazar Moreno 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 | 1,858 | 1,986 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,922 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,891 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Salazar Moreno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Salazar Moreno's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Rafael Salazar Moreno's chess games
All 31 games by Rafael Salazar Moreno in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Alejandro Fernandez | 1,920 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A80 |
| Dec 2014 | Ma Del Castillo Escribano | 1,873 | 12th Mexico City Garritas | D53 |
| Feb 2014 | Francisco Garcia Torres | 1,857 | 02nd Mexico City Garritas-B | A80 |
| Jul 2020 | Valeria Bank | 1,839 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | C10 |
| Jul 2020 | Yesid Suaza | 1,836 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,876 |
| 8th ch-Iberoamerican | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,843 |
| 02nd Mexico City Garritas-B | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| 12th Mexico City Garritas | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,958 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,651 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,619 |
| Mexico City Independence Cup 11th | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Salazar Moreno's chess games?
31 games by Rafael Salazar Moreno, from Apr 2007 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 Rafael Salazar Moreno has played.
What does Rafael Salazar Moreno play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Rafael Salazar Moreno opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Salazar Moreno answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Salazar Moreno play as White?
As White, Rafael Salazar Moreno's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Salazar Moreno play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Salazar Moreno most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rafael Salazar Moreno's FIDE rating?
Rafael Salazar Moreno is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Rafael Salazar Moreno played?
Our database contains 31 games by Rafael Salazar Moreno, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Salazar Moreno?
31 games by Rafael Salazar Moreno 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.