Prepare against Alex Castro Silva
Brazil · World #33,367 classical · FIDE ID 2148692
Our database contains 117 games by Alex Castro Silva, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Castro Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Castro Silva 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 | 1,967 | 1,976 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,038 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 59 | 15 | 43 | 50.4% |
| As White | 62 | 33 | 8 | 21 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 26 | 7 | 22 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Castro Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Castro Silva's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 93.5% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 64.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 32.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Alex Castro Silva's chess games
All 117 games by Alex Castro Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 59 wins, 15 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Juliana Sayumi Terao | 2,225 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | C07 |
| Sep 2022 | Costa,Carlos Evanir | 2,224 | 2nd Niteroi Open | E12 |
| Sep 2022 | Arthur Nader Luz | 2,199 | 2nd Niteroi Open | C41 |
| Aug 2015 | Marcelo Ferreira Lopes | 2,015 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | C02 |
| Oct 2017 | Jaime Cohen | 1,983 | 1st Brazil AXPG Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2023 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,910 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,882 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,890 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,921 |
| ch-Cuiaba Mato Grosso | 2019 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| 5th Campo Grande Open | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Castro Silva's chess games?
117 games by Alex Castro Silva, from Sep 2012 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 Alex Castro Silva has played.
What does Alex Castro Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Alex Castro Silva opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Castro Silva answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alex Castro Silva play as White?
As White, Alex Castro Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Castro Silva play as Black?
As Black, Alex Castro Silva most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Alex Castro Silva's FIDE rating?
Alex Castro Silva is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Alex Castro Silva played?
Our database contains 117 games by Alex Castro Silva, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 15 draws, 43 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Castro Silva?
117 games by Alex Castro Silva 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.