Prepare against Cristian Silva Lucena
FM · Spain · World #7,032 classical · FIDE ID 2232588
When preparing against Cristian Silva Lucena, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,346 games by Cristian Silva Lucena, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Silva Lucena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Silva Lucena 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 | 2,224 | 2,374 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,259 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,315 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,346 | 530 | 140 | 676 | 39.4% |
| As White | 671 | 281 | 80 | 310 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 675 | 249 | 60 | 366 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Silva Lucena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Silva Lucena's side.
First moves as White (671 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 415 | 61.8% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 129 | 19.2% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 15.2% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lucena usually continues Nf3 (41.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lucena usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lucena usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lucena usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lucena usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Lucena usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 184 | 56.1% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 94 | 28.7% | 37.8% |
| c6 | 42 | 12.8% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 73.2% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 57 | 25.4% | 37.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Cristian Silva Lucena's chess games
All 1,346 games by Cristian Silva Lucena in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 530 wins, 140 draws, 676 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 76 | 23/13/40 | 30.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 54 | 21/8/25 | 38.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 13/4/19 | 36.1% |
| E60 | English Opening | 32 | 16/2/14 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 12/2/17 | 38.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/2/12 | 48.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 27 | 12/2/13 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 51 | 19/6/26 | 37.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 12/4/31 | 25.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/2/17 | 36.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 29 | 14/2/13 | 48.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 5/2/14 | 23.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Pouya Idani | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Sep 2023 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| May 2026 | Fier,A | 2,578 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Edouard,R | 2,554 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,544 | Titled Tue Late | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 917 | 399 | 2,219 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 27 | 2,126 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 16.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-Seville | 2017 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,176 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 16 | 11 | 2,250 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 40th Seville Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Silva Lucena's chess games?
1,346 games by Cristian Silva Lucena, from Jan 2012 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 Cristian Silva Lucena has played.
What does Cristian Silva Lucena play on the first move as White?
Across 671 games with White in our database, Cristian Silva Lucena opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Silva Lucena answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Cristian Silva Lucena play as White?
As White, Cristian Silva Lucena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (76 games, 30.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 36.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 671 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Silva Lucena play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Silva Lucena most often plays: Indian Defense (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 675 games.
What is Cristian Silva Lucena's FIDE rating?
Cristian Silva Lucena is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Cristian Silva Lucena played?
Our database contains 1,346 games by Cristian Silva Lucena, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 140 draws, 676 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Silva Lucena?
1,346 games by Cristian Silva Lucena 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.