Prepare against Reuben Salimu
ZWE · World #56,905 classical · FIDE ID 11001283
Our database contains 81 games by Reuben Salimu, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reuben Salimu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reuben Salimu 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 | 1,867 | 1,987 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,867 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reuben Salimu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reuben Salimu's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 39.5% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Salimu usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salimu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Salimu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Salimu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Salimu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Salimu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
Reuben Salimu's chess games
All 81 games by Reuben Salimu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Deon Solomons | 2,144 | Manyanani | E91 |
| Jun 2014 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,129 | Manyanani | A70 |
| Jan 2016 | Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien | 2,117 | chT-RSA Regions | D32 |
| Jul 2016 | Joseph Mwale | 2,076 | Johannesburg Redpath Open | C86 |
| Jul 2017 | Anton Goosen | 2,004 | South African Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2017 | 20 | 11 | 1,896 |
| Cape Town IM | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,967 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,988 |
| Manyanani | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,005 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,866 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,928 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reuben Salimu's chess games?
81 games by Reuben Salimu, from Jan 2017 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 Reuben Salimu has played.
What does Reuben Salimu play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Reuben Salimu opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reuben Salimu answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Reuben Salimu play as White?
As White, Reuben Salimu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reuben Salimu play as Black?
As Black, Reuben Salimu most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Reuben Salimu's FIDE rating?
Reuben Salimu is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Reuben Salimu played?
Our database contains 81 games by Reuben Salimu, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reuben Salimu?
81 games by Reuben Salimu 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.