Prepare against Carlos Silverio Matos Espino
Spain · World #71,933 classical · FIDE ID 54588855
When preparing against Carlos Silverio Matos Espino, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 107 games by Carlos Silverio Matos Espino, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Silverio Matos Espino 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 | 1,815 | 1,933 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,898 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 36 | 15 | 56 | 33.6% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 7 | 30 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 98.2% | 38.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 38.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Espino usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Espino usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Espino usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Espino usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's chess games
All 107 games by Carlos Silverio Matos Espino in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Aug 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ying Jun Xiong Zhang | 2,033 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Gabriel Rivero Tacoronte | 1,963 | 17th Montalvo Mem | A02 |
| Dec 2025 | Juan Ramon Jerez Lopez | 1,961 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | B28 |
| Jul 2024 | Pablo San Vicente Crespo | 1,921 | ch-ESP U14 | B28 |
| Dec 2025 | Adriana Garcia Rodriguez | 1,893 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,526 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,720 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| Vega de San Mateo Activo | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-Gran Canaria U20 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,516 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Cup | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's chess games?
107 games by Carlos Silverio Matos Espino, from Oct 2018 to Aug 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 Silverio Matos Espino has played.
What does Carlos Silverio Matos Espino play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Carlos Silverio Matos Espino opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Silverio Matos Espino answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Carlos Silverio Matos Espino play as White?
As White, Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Silverio Matos Espino play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Silverio Matos Espino most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Carlos Silverio Matos Espino's FIDE rating?
Carlos Silverio Matos Espino is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Carlos Silverio Matos Espino played?
Our database contains 107 games by Carlos Silverio Matos Espino, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 56 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Silverio Matos Espino?
107 games by Carlos Silverio Matos Espino 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.