Prepare against Wilbert Salgado
NIC · World #93,652 classical · FIDE ID 6101453
When preparing against Wilbert Salgado, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Wilbert Salgado, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wilbert Salgado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilbert Salgado 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 | 1,748 | 1,782 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 38.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilbert Salgado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilbert Salgado's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Salgado usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Salgado usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Salgado usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Wilbert Salgado's chess games
All 50 games by Wilbert Salgado in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas | 1,965 | 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | A48 |
| Feb 2018 | Alonso Allen | 1,859 | ch-NCA sf | A40 |
| Jul 2017 | Saul Vallecillo | 1,828 | Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | B02 |
| Dec 2021 | Juancarlos Espinoza Roman | 1,787 | Managua Hurtado Mem Open | A45 |
| Dec 2018 | Eduardo Guevara | 1,510 | 18th Managua Hurtado Memorial | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,946 |
| Managua Hurtado Mem Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,748 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,555 |
| 18th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,562 |
| 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| ch-NCA Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilbert Salgado's chess games?
50 games by Wilbert Salgado, from Feb 2016 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 Wilbert Salgado has played.
What does Wilbert Salgado play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Wilbert Salgado opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilbert Salgado answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Wilbert Salgado play as White?
As White, Wilbert Salgado's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilbert Salgado play as Black?
As Black, Wilbert Salgado most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Wilbert Salgado's FIDE rating?
Wilbert Salgado is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (May 2026).
How many games has Wilbert Salgado played?
Our database contains 50 games by Wilbert Salgado, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilbert Salgado?
50 games by Wilbert Salgado 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.