Prepare against Claus Benicio Da Silva
Brazil · World #61,034 classical · FIDE ID 2161877
When preparing against Claus Benicio Da Silva, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 52 games by Claus Benicio Da Silva, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Benicio Da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Benicio Da 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 | 1,852 | 1,868 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 23.1% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Benicio Da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Benicio Da Silva's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 70.8% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Claus Benicio Da Silva's chess games
All 52 games by Claus Benicio Da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/1/6 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Cleriston Silva Gama | 1,906 | BRA Bahia zt | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas | 1,857 | ch-Salvador Bahia | A48 |
| Oct 2019 | Silva,Julio Cezar Miranda da | 1,851 | ch-Feira de Santana Baiano | D61 |
| Jul 2022 | Vitor Luis De Jesus Silverio | 1,800 | Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | A12 |
| May 2016 | Jose Romain T Da Costa e Silva | 1,694 | Bahia zt | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Feirense IRT | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| Bahia zt | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,599 |
| BRA Bahia zt | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,809 |
| ch-Feira de Santana Baiano | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,829 |
| Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| 19th Fortaleza Alves Memorial | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,452 |
| ch-Salvador Bahia | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,994 |
| BRA Bahia Region | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Benicio Da Silva's chess games?
52 games by Claus Benicio Da Silva, from Jun 2015 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 Claus Benicio Da Silva has played.
What does Claus Benicio Da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Claus Benicio Da Silva opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Benicio Da Silva answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Claus Benicio Da Silva play as White?
As White, Claus Benicio Da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Benicio Da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Claus Benicio Da Silva most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Claus Benicio Da Silva's FIDE rating?
Claus Benicio Da Silva is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Claus Benicio Da Silva played?
Our database contains 52 games by Claus Benicio Da Silva, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Benicio Da Silva?
52 games by Claus Benicio Da 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.