Prepare against Cristian Silnei Zanghelini
Brazil · World #43,036 classical · FIDE ID 22758704
Our database contains 86 games by Cristian Silnei Zanghelini, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Silnei Zanghelini 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 | 1,922 | 1,935 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,905 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,909 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 41 | 15 | 30 | 47.7% |
| As White | 41 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 63.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 82.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Zanghelini usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zanghelini usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zanghelini usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zanghelini usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zanghelini usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zanghelini usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's chess games
All 86 games by Cristian Silnei Zanghelini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 41 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Charles Gauche | 2,103 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | E60 |
| Dec 2025 | Michel Liah Ferraz | 2,070 | 91st ch-BRA | B33 |
| Aug 2019 | Willian Henrique Hille | 2,013 | Sao Bento do Sul Open | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Vinicius Taishun Lima | 2,008 | 91st ch-BRA | E60 |
| Aug 2019 | Guilherme Alfredo B De Oliveira | 1,981 | Sao Bento do Sul Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,883 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open 05 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,534 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 5th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's chess games?
86 games by Cristian Silnei Zanghelini, from Apr 2019 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 Cristian Silnei Zanghelini has played.
What does Cristian Silnei Zanghelini play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Cristian Silnei Zanghelini opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Silnei Zanghelini answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Cristian Silnei Zanghelini play as White?
As White, Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Silnei Zanghelini play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Silnei Zanghelini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Cristian Silnei Zanghelini's FIDE rating?
Cristian Silnei Zanghelini is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Cristian Silnei Zanghelini played?
Our database contains 86 games by Cristian Silnei Zanghelini, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Silnei Zanghelini?
86 games by Cristian Silnei Zanghelini 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.