Prepare against Angel Cuevas Silva
Spain · World #54,775 classical · FIDE ID 22221131
When preparing against Angel Cuevas Silva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Angel Cuevas Silva, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angel Cuevas Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Cuevas 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 | 1,875 | 1,980 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,954 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 38.3% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Cuevas Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Cuevas Silva's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Angel Cuevas Silva's chess games
All 47 games by Angel Cuevas Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Emili Colls Gelaberto | 2,186 | 37th Vilanova Open | E70 |
| Oct 2001 | Joan Gallart Vila | 1,990 | ch-Girona | E62 |
| Dec 2010 | Rachid Hall | 1,987 | 9th Benidorm Open U2000 | E90 |
| Nov 2001 | Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola | 1,955 | ch-Girona | B18 |
| Nov 2001 | JM. Marti Gutierrez | 1,950 | ch-Girona | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 9th Figueres Nadal Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,519 |
| Figueres Open 8th | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,522 |
| 37th Vilanova Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,962 |
| 9th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Catalunya Vilanova Salt 35th | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,069 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,888 |
| chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Cuevas Silva's chess games?
47 games by Angel Cuevas Silva, from Apr 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 Angel Cuevas Silva has played.
What does Angel Cuevas Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Angel Cuevas Silva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Cuevas Silva answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Angel Cuevas Silva play as White?
As White, Angel Cuevas Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Cuevas Silva play as Black?
As Black, Angel Cuevas Silva most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Angel Cuevas Silva's FIDE rating?
Angel Cuevas Silva is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Angel Cuevas Silva played?
Our database contains 47 games by Angel Cuevas Silva, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Cuevas Silva?
47 games by Angel Cuevas 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.