Prepare against Steven Rojas Salas
IM · Peru · World #1,935 classical · FIDE ID 3819434
When preparing against Steven Rojas Salas, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 690 games by Steven Rojas Salas, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Steven Rojas Salas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Rojas Salas 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 | 2,387 | 2,431 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,334 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,429 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 690 | 336 | 123 | 231 | 48.7% |
| As White | 354 | 177 | 58 | 119 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 336 | 159 | 65 | 112 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Rojas Salas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Rojas Salas's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 39.0% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 101 | 28.5% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 99 | 28.0% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.0% | 92.9% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 68.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Salas usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nc3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 39.1% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 63 | 35.2% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 41 | 22.9% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 57.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 25.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 13.6% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Steven Rojas Salas's chess games
All 690 games by Steven Rojas Salas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 336 wins, 123 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 22/2/16 | 55.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/11/6 | 51.4% |
| C00 | English Opening | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 13/1/4 | 72.2% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | E61 |
| Oct 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,633 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,623 | RBI Open Qualifier 3 | C01 |
| Jun 2026 | Jorge Cori | 2,607 | WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Blitz #2 | C00 |
| Jul 2020 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,561 | Titled Tue | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 189 | 87.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-PER | 2025 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,115 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,369 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,396 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,588 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,300 |
| ch-PER 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Rojas Salas's chess games?
690 games by Steven Rojas Salas, from Jul 2012 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 Steven Rojas Salas has played.
What does Steven Rojas Salas play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Steven Rojas Salas opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Rojas Salas answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Steven Rojas Salas play as White?
As White, Steven Rojas Salas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (40 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Rojas Salas play as Black?
As Black, Steven Rojas Salas most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Steven Rojas Salas's FIDE rating?
Steven Rojas Salas is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Steven Rojas Salas played?
Our database contains 690 games by Steven Rojas Salas, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 336 wins, 123 draws, 231 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Rojas Salas?
690 games by Steven Rojas Salas 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.