Prepare against Samer Salman
Lebanon · World #38,317 classical · FIDE ID 5307503
Our database contains 60 games by Samer Salman, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samer Salman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samer Salman 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 | 1,943 | 1,967 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,908 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,920 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 25 | 8 | 27 | 41.7% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samer Salman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samer Salman's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 84.4% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Salman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Salman usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Samer Salman's chess games
All 60 games by Samer Salman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Musonda Chola | 2,230 | Online Olym Div3 C | B59 |
| Aug 2023 | Elif Mehmed | 2,194 | 2nd Arandjelovac Open | A07 |
| Aug 2021 | Aymen Ben Brahem | 2,152 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | A05 |
| Aug 2020 | Isaac Chukwudalu OKEKE | 2,052 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | B87 |
| Sep 2021 | Yeh Yang Liu | 1,994 | Online Olympiad Div2 A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aley Hariri Rapid Cup | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 2nd Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,084 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| 20th Beirut Christmas Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,552 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2,055 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 4 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samer Salman's chess games?
60 games by Samer Salman, from Dec 2017 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 Samer Salman has played.
What does Samer Salman play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Samer Salman opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samer Salman answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Samer Salman play as White?
As White, Samer Salman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samer Salman play as Black?
As Black, Samer Salman most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Samer Salman's FIDE rating?
Samer Salman is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Samer Salman played?
Our database contains 60 games by Samer Salman, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samer Salman?
60 games by Samer Salman 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.