Prepare against Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas
FM · Mexico · World #8,403 classical · FIDE ID 5180589
When preparing against Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas, covering May 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas 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 | 2,198 | 2,229 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,067 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 43 | 31 | 34 | 39.8% |
| As White | 54 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 98.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's chess games
All 108 games by Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 43 wins, 31 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A94 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Abel Fabian Lopez Gonzalez | 2,396 | LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | B11 |
| Dec 2025 | Luis Carlos Torres Rosas | 2,326 | 35th Carlos Torre Mem | A40 |
| Nov 2023 | Nikolay Averin | 2,270 | Wch U14 | D36 |
| Aug 2025 | Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez | 2,242 | III Aguascalientes Int | B18 |
| May 2026 | Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov | 2,211 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 20 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,761 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O17 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,278 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 35th Carlos Torre Mem | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,219 |
| Copa Independencia 2026 | Hidalgo | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's chess games?
108 games by Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas, from May 2021 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 Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas has played.
What does Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas played?
Our database contains 108 games by Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas, covering May 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 31 draws, 34 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas?
108 games by Rodrigo Salvador Salinas Cardenas 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.