Prepare against Sergej Salov
IM · DEU · World #13,432 classical · FIDE ID 4107926
When preparing against Sergej Salov, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 792 games by Sergej Salov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Salov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Salov 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 | 2,124 | 2,323 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,267 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,273 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 792 | 327 | 330 | 135 | 41.3% |
| As White | 406 | 186 | 171 | 49 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 386 | 141 | 159 | 86 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Salov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Salov's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 370 | 91.1% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 28 | 6.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Salov usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Salov usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Salov usually continues d4 (76.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Salov usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Salov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Salov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 98.7% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 95.7% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Sergej Salov's chess games
All 792 games by Sergej Salov 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: 327 wins, 330 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 64 | 24/30/10 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 29/23/1 | 54.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 18/5/6 | 62.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 109 | 45/37/27 | 41.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 70 | 30/29/11 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 6/14/5 | 24.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| E94 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Robert Kempinski | 2,549 | 5th Wichern Open | B60 |
| Jul 1997 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,510 | 19th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 1997 | Jonny Hector | 2,470 | 19th Politiken Cup | B48 |
| Oct 2010 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,461 | Olympiad-39 | B94 |
| Feb 1986 | Anatoly A Bykhovsky | 2,445 | 27th Moscow KPSS | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2022 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-Moscow Silent fin | 1996 | 25 | 22.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 24 | 19.5 | 2,285 |
| Wch Silent | 2004 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,395 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,310 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1994 | 16 | 12 | 2,462 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,468 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Salov's chess games?
792 games by Sergej Salov, 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 Sergej Salov has played.
What does Sergej Salov play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, Sergej Salov opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Salov answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sergej Salov play as White?
As White, Sergej Salov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (53 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 62.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Salov play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Salov most often plays: Sicilian (109 games, 41.3% win rate); Indian Defense (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 386 games.
What is Sergej Salov's FIDE rating?
Sergej Salov is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sergej Salov played?
Our database contains 792 games by Sergej Salov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 330 draws, 135 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Salov?
792 games by Sergej Salov 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.