Prepare against Salvador Garcia Claros
Spain · World #42,731 classical · FIDE ID 54788943
When preparing against Salvador Garcia Claros, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Salvador Garcia Claros, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Garcia Claros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Garcia Claros 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 | 1,924 | 1,924 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,776 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Garcia Claros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Garcia Claros's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Claros usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Claros usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Claros usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Claros usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Salvador Garcia Claros's chess games
All 30 games by Salvador Garcia Claros in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1986 | Andres Rodriguez Marquez | 2,205 | ch-Malaga | C98 |
| May 1986 | Juan Aguiar Garcia | 2,128 | ch-Malaga | B82 |
| May 1986 | Jesus Roman Lopez | 2,075 | ch-Malaga | C45 |
| Apr 1986 | Francisco Martin Marfil | 2,041 | ch-Malaga | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 1993 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,143 |
| Campeonato Espana Individual Veteranos 2026 | S50 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Garcia Claros's chess games?
30 games by Salvador Garcia Claros, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 Garcia Claros has played.
What does Salvador Garcia Claros play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Salvador Garcia Claros opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Garcia Claros answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Salvador Garcia Claros play as White?
As White, Salvador Garcia Claros's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Garcia Claros play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Garcia Claros most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Salvador Garcia Claros's FIDE rating?
Salvador Garcia Claros is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Salvador Garcia Claros played?
Our database contains 30 games by Salvador Garcia Claros, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Garcia Claros?
30 games by Salvador Garcia Claros 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.