Prepare against Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis
GM · Spain · World #1,524 classical · FIDE ID 2203138
When preparing against Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 29.3% over 75 games.
Our database contains 2,395 games by Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis 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 | 2,410 | 2,560 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,580 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,511 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,395 | 1,070 | 947 | 377 | 44.7% |
| As White | 1,206 | 602 | 449 | 154 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 1,189 | 468 | 498 | 223 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's side.
First moves as White (1,206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 822 | 68.2% | 69.6% |
| e4 | 332 | 27.5% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 34 | 2.8% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.2% | 70.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Angelis usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Angelis usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Angelis usually continues c4 (78.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Angelis usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Angelis usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Angelis usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (571 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 284 | 49.7% | 60.6% |
| c5 | 127 | 22.2% | 62.6% |
| d6 | 45 | 7.9% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 4.9% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 28 | 4.9% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 3.3% | 65.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 183 | 46.7% | 59.3% |
| Nf6 | 118 | 30.1% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 40 | 10.2% | 66.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 7.7% | 61.7% |
| f5 | 10 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's chess games
All 2,395 games by Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,070 wins, 947 draws, 377 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 140 | 54/62/24 | 38.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 123 | 62/50/11 | 50.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 121 | 59/47/15 | 48.8% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 62 | 28/17/17 | 45.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 31/10/7 | 64.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 47 | 23/17/7 | 48.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 30/12/1 | 69.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 41 | 18/21/2 | 43.9% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 29 | 15/13/1 | 51.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 84 | 33/39/12 | 39.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 82 | 33/27/22 | 40.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 22/39/14 | 29.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 66 | 27/27/12 | 40.9% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 62 | 27/26/9 | 43.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 40 | 19/14/7 | 47.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 14/14/10 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 17/17/4 | 44.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 37 | 13/20/4 | 35.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,695 | 29th Vicente Bonil Open | E42 |
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP Rapid | D37 |
| Nov 2015 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,684 | ch-IBER 6th | E90 |
| Oct 2019 | Romain Edouard | 2,640 | 24th Barcelona City Open | A45 |
| Aug 2017 | Emilio Cordova | 2,629 | ch-ESP rapid | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 60 | 35.5 | 2,468 |
| chT-POR | 2024 | 53 | 32 | 2,493 |
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 52 | 35 | 2,498 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2022 | 51 | 28.5 | 2,514 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2024 | 36 | 26 | 2,391 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 30 | 23.5 | 2,484 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2018 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,485 |
| Wch U18 | 1994 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,332 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Korneev (18 games) · Manuel Perez Candelario (12 games) · Marc Narciso Dublan (12 games) · Daniel H. Campora (11 games) · Mikel Huerga Leache (11 games) · Miguel Illescas Cordoba (10 games) · Sergio Estremera Panos (10 games) · Unai Garbisu de Goni (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's chess games?
2,395 games by Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis, from Apr 2003 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 Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis has played.
What does Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis play on the first move as White?
Across 1,206 games with White in our database, Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis play as White?
As White, Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (140 games, 38.6% win rate); Slav Defense (123 games, 50.4% win rate); Indian Defense (121 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis most often plays: Indian Defense (84 games, 39.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (82 games, 40.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (75 games, 29.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,189 games.
What is Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis's FIDE rating?
Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis played?
Our database contains 2,395 games by Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,070 wins, 947 draws, 377 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis?
2,395 games by Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis 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.