Prepare against Reza Salami
France · World #26,689 classical · FIDE ID 618659
Our database contains 63 games by Reza Salami, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reza Salami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reza Salami 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 | 2,006 | 2,160 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,927 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,899 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 25 | 5 | 33 | 39.7% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reza Salami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reza Salami's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Salami usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Salami usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Salami usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Reza Salami's chess games
All 63 games by Reza Salami in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,408 | Europe Echecs online Open April | A22 |
| Mar 2021 | Sophie Milliet | 2,390 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C88 |
| Apr 2020 | James Eden | 2,344 | Europe Echecs online Open April | A88 |
| Apr 2020 | Nicolas Clery | 2,322 | Europe Echecs online Open April | D38 |
| Oct 2010 | Mathieu Ladrat | 2,222 | chT2-FRA 1011 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,957 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,361 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,693 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 0 | 1,870 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reza Salami's chess games?
63 games by Reza Salami, from Apr 2003 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 Reza Salami has played.
What does Reza Salami play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Reza Salami opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reza Salami answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Reza Salami play as White?
As White, Reza Salami's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reza Salami play as Black?
As Black, Reza Salami most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Reza Salami's FIDE rating?
Reza Salami is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Reza Salami played?
Our database contains 63 games by Reza Salami, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reza Salami?
63 games by Reza Salami 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.