Prepare against Salvador Reina Bernal
Spain · World #71,273 classical · FIDE ID 2275430
When preparing against Salvador Reina Bernal, expect 1.Nf3 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Salvador Reina Bernal, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Reina Bernal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Reina Bernal 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 | 1,817 | 1,955 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 8 | 39 | 40.5% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 2 | 20 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Reina Bernal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Reina Bernal's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 97.6% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Salvador Reina Bernal's chess games
All 79 games by Salvador Reina Bernal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Pedro Luis Corrales Ibanez | 2,084 | ch-Malaga | C09 |
| Feb 2003 | Sebastian Santaella Amate | 2,019 | ch-Malaga City | E65 |
| Jan 2002 | Juan Antonio Dominguez Garcia | 2,015 | ch-Malaga Preferente | A53 |
| Jan 2002 | Manuel Molina Mataran | 2,002 | ch-Malaga Preferente | C14 |
| Jan 2002 | Juan Antonio Sanchez Lopez | 2,000 | ch-Malaga Preferente | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 34 | 16 | 2,015 |
| ch-Malaga Preferente | 2002 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-Malaga Primera | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,985 |
| 4th Mendoza Memorial | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,062 |
| ch-Mendoza Memorial 5th | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,114 |
| 4th Malaga Open | 2001 | 3 | 0 | 1,797 |
| 5th Malaga Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,168 |
Interactive opening tree from all 79 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Reina Bernal's chess games?
79 games by Salvador Reina Bernal, from Apr 2005 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 Salvador Reina Bernal has played.
What does Salvador Reina Bernal play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Salvador Reina Bernal opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Reina Bernal answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Salvador Reina Bernal play as White?
As White, Salvador Reina Bernal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Reina Bernal play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Reina Bernal most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Salvador Reina Bernal's FIDE rating?
Salvador Reina Bernal is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Salvador Reina Bernal played?
Our database contains 79 games by Salvador Reina Bernal, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Reina Bernal?
79 games by Salvador Reina Bernal 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.