Prepare against Rafael Salguero
URY · World #48,189 classical · FIDE ID 3003876
Our database contains 142 games by Rafael Salguero, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Salguero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Salguero 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 | 1,900 | 1,959 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,925 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,953 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 61 | 20 | 61 | 43.0% |
| As White | 77 | 38 | 9 | 30 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 11 | 31 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Salguero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Salguero's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Salguero usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salguero usually continues c4 (82.1% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Salguero usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Salguero usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Salguero usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Salguero usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 61.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Rafael Salguero's chess games
All 142 games by Rafael Salguero in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 61 wins, 20 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,403 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A59 |
| Feb 2022 | Gabriel Curi | 2,205 | ch-URU sf | D36 |
| Nov 2011 | Nelson Magaldi | 2,123 | Latin Cup | C18 |
| Jul 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | 2,093 | Campeonato Uruguayo 2026 | Blitz | E27 |
| Jan 2017 | Marcelo Lanzilotta Mernies | 2,053 | Montevideo Cuartos Trebejos | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 64 | 32.5 | 1,895 |
| Montevideo Cuartos Trebejos | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,934 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,815 |
| 11th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,042 |
| ch-URU sf2 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Salguero's chess games?
142 games by Rafael Salguero, from May 2010 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 Rafael Salguero has played.
What does Rafael Salguero play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Rafael Salguero opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Salguero answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Rafael Salguero play as White?
As White, Rafael Salguero's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Salguero play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Salguero most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Rafael Salguero's FIDE rating?
Rafael Salguero is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rafael Salguero played?
Our database contains 142 games by Rafael Salguero, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 20 draws, 61 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Salguero?
142 games by Rafael Salguero 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.