Prepare against Carlos Silva Sanchez
FM · CHL · World #4,320 classical · FIDE ID 3400115
Our database contains 356 games by Carlos Silva Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Silva Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Silva Sanchez 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 | 2,294 | 2,388 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,362 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,325 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 126 | 124 | 106 | 35.4% |
| As White | 169 | 65 | 60 | 44 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 187 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Silva Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Silva Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 59.2% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 36 | 21.3% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 11.8% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 68.5% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.3% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.6% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 80.3% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Carlos Silva Sanchez's chess games
All 356 games by Carlos Silva Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 126 wins, 124 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,615 | Internet Section 18-B | B57 |
| Jan 2000 | Sergio Slipak | 2,520 | Buenos Aires zt 2.5 | A31 |
| Nov 1990 | Gad Rechlis | 2,505 | Olympiad-29 | A41 |
| Jan 1987 | Jaime Sunye Neto | 2,500 | Santiago zt | B92 |
| Mar 2003 | Boris Kreiman | 2,497 | Internet Section 14-B | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI | 1994 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,470 |
| Zonal-8 South America (MdP-28) | 1969 | 18 | 4.5 | – |
| Zonal Fortaleza | 1975 | 17 | 8 | – |
| ch-Pan American | 1970 | 17 | 8 | – |
| Santiago zt | 1987 | 15 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 22nd Olympiad | 1976 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,525 |
| Zonal Tramandai | 1978 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Silva Sanchez's chess games?
356 games by Carlos Silva Sanchez, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Silva Sanchez has played.
What does Carlos Silva Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Carlos Silva Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Silva Sanchez answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Carlos Silva Sanchez play as White?
As White, Carlos Silva Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Silva Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Silva Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Carlos Silva Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Silva Sanchez is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Carlos Silva Sanchez played?
Our database contains 356 games by Carlos Silva Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 124 draws, 106 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Silva Sanchez?
356 games by Carlos Silva Sanchez 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.