Prepare against Tibor Salata
Slovakia · World #66,905 classical · FIDE ID 14910306
When preparing against Tibor Salata, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 47 games by Tibor Salata, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Salata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Salata 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 | 1,832 | 2,020 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,848 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 21.3% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Salata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Salata's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Salata usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Salata usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Salata usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Salata usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Tibor Salata's chess games
All 47 games by Tibor Salata in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 10 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Vasil Hlinka | 2,171 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | E01 |
| Jan 2004 | Rudolf Toma | 2,061 | chT2-SVK 0304 | D00 |
| Mar 2016 | Ivan Uhrincat | 1,989 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,832 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,189 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,601 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,510 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,823 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Salata's chess games?
47 games by Tibor Salata, from Jul 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 Tibor Salata has played.
What does Tibor Salata play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Tibor Salata opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Salata answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Tibor Salata play as White?
As White, Tibor Salata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Salata play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Salata most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Tibor Salata's FIDE rating?
Tibor Salata is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Tibor Salata played?
Our database contains 47 games by Tibor Salata, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Salata?
47 games by Tibor Salata 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.