Prepare against Roland Salvador
GM · PHL · World #2,161 classical · FIDE ID 5201047
Our database contains 667 games by Roland Salvador, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Salvador's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Salvador 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 | 2,374 | 2,538 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,471 | 2,484 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 364 | 181 | 122 | 54.6% |
| As White | 333 | 190 | 89 | 54 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 334 | 174 | 92 | 68 | 52.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Salvador's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Salvador's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 267 | 80.2% | 73.0% |
| c4 | 47 | 14.1% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 73.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nf3 (77.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Salvador usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Salvador usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Salvador usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 73.2% | 66.5% |
| c6 | 36 | 23.5% | 65.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 50.5% | 68.5% |
| d5 | 50 | 46.7% | 69.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Roland Salvador's chess games
All 667 games by Roland Salvador 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: 364 wins, 181 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 63 | 38/15/10 | 60.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 41 | 27/8/6 | 65.9% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 51 | 28/10/13 | 54.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/15/4 | 34.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Alberto David | 2,608 | 1st Fermo Open | A13 |
| Apr 2010 | Julian Radulski | 2,592 | chT-ITA 42nd | D61 |
| Jul 2012 | Rogelio Jr Antonio | 2,548 | ch-PHI | B27 |
| Aug 2009 | Sabino Brunello | 2,547 | Bratto Open 29th | E12 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexei Barsov | 2,546 | 10th Genova Open | D39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2012 | 28 | 11 | 2,373 |
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2018 | 15 | 12 | 2,522 |
| Wch U16 | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,243 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,507 |
| Lodi Open | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,363 |
| 11th Padova Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
| Milan Expo Open | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Salvador's chess games?
667 games by Roland Salvador, 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 Roland Salvador has played.
What does Roland Salvador play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Roland Salvador opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Salvador answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Roland Salvador play as White?
As White, Roland Salvador's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (63 games, 60.3% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 65.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Salvador play as Black?
As Black, Roland Salvador most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 54.9% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 64.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Roland Salvador's FIDE rating?
Roland Salvador is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,471 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,538 (May 2011).
How many games has Roland Salvador played?
Our database contains 667 games by Roland Salvador, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 364 wins, 181 draws, 122 losses (54.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Salvador?
667 games by Roland Salvador 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.