Prepare against Sergio Salles
Brazil · World #81,740 classical · FIDE ID 2119048
When preparing against Sergio Salles, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 70 games by Sergio Salles, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Salles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Salles 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 | 1,784 | 1,858 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,838 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,820 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 6 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Salles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Salles's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 40.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Salles usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Salles usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Salles usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Salles usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Salles usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Salles usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Sergio Salles's chess games
All 70 games by Sergio Salles in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 28 wins, 6 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Cleber Alex Da Silva | 2,034 | Barrinha Gardengui Open | C41 |
| Jun 2008 | Romualdo Costa | 1,979 | ch-Paulista final | D48 |
| Feb 2009 | Edson Da Cruz Sampaio | 1,973 | Barrinha Calil Memorial-B | E34 |
| Nov 2009 | Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes | 1,973 | Caxambu Open | C90 |
| Jul 2010 | Mauricio Coragem Pasqua | 1,845 | Barrinha Merli Memorial Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrinha Calil Memorial-B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Sao Carlos Paulista Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,724 |
| Barrinha Gardengui Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Paulista final | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| 1st Birigui U2200 Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| 1st Sao Bernardo LXSBC | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,982 |
| Barrinha Merli Memorial Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,059 |
| Santos Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Salles's chess games?
70 games by Sergio Salles, from Jul 2007 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 Sergio Salles has played.
What does Sergio Salles play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sergio Salles opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Salles answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Sergio Salles play as White?
As White, Sergio Salles's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Salles play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Salles most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Sergio Salles's FIDE rating?
Sergio Salles is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (May 2025).
How many games has Sergio Salles played?
Our database contains 70 games by Sergio Salles, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 6 draws, 36 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Salles?
70 games by Sergio Salles 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.