Prepare against Salvador Infante
FM · SLV · World #18,299 classical · FIDE ID 6700144
When preparing against Salvador Infante, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Salvador Infante, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Infante's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Infante 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 | 2,073 | 2,264 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,208 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 36 | 27 | 24 | 41.4% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 34.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 55 rated games against 47 different opponents, across 10 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 50 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 44.0% | 1,975 | 1,975 | 11 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% | 1,784 | 1,944 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 32.1% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 10 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,718 | 1,798 |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1,803 | 1,736 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,784 | 1,944 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2,104 | 1,704 |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2,363 | 2,363 |
| 2007 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2,154 | 2,246 |
Where Salvador Infante has played
United States (5) · El Salvador (3) · Puerto Rico (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Infante's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Infante's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 76.3% | 72.4% |
| d3 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 72.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Infante usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Infante usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Infante usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Infante usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Infante usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Infante usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Salvador Infante's chess games
All 87 games by Salvador Infante in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Oliver De La Trinidad Soto Paez | 2,320 | San Salvador zt | B43 |
| Jan 1995 | Kevin Denny | 2,225 | San Salvador zt | A08 |
| Aug 2000 | Ricardo Ernesto Chavez | 2,112 | Guatemala City zt 2.32 | B06 |
| Jul 2000 | Walter S. Schmid Barreto | 2,100 | Guatemala City zt 2.32 | B77 |
| Jan 2003 | David E. Blanco | 2,073 | ch-ESA | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador zt | 1998 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-San Salvador | 1995 | 11 | 9 | 2,514 |
| Guatemala City zt 2.32 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| chT-CACAC 12th | 1974 | 8 | 5 | 2,445 |
| ch-ESA | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Bayamon Barbosa Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| San Salvador Open | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,539 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 6 | 3 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Infante's chess games?
87 games by Salvador Infante, from Apr 2003 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 Infante has played.
What does Salvador Infante play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Salvador Infante opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d3 (8% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Infante answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Salvador Infante play as White?
As White, Salvador Infante's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Mieses Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Infante play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Infante most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Salvador Infante's FIDE rating?
Salvador Infante is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Salvador Infante played?
Our database contains 87 games by Salvador Infante, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Infante?
87 games by Salvador Infante 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.