Prepare against Daniel Silva
PRT · World #53,785 classical · FIDE ID 1908120
Our database contains 51 games by Daniel Silva, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,878 | 1,914 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,901 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,901 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 9 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Silva's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Silva usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Daniel Silva's chess games
All 51 games by Daniel Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jose Rosario | 2,041 | CN 3º divisão 2025-26 - fase final | A45 |
| Jan 2009 | Henrique Nemeth Junior | 1,896 | ch-Parana | B33 |
| Sep 2018 | Kenia Jose Polanco | 1,872 | Olympiad Women-43 | A86 |
| May 2006 | Bruno Alexandre Alves | 1,782 | 3rd Benedita FIDE Open | D95 |
| Jul 2015 | Otelo Galinha | 1,675 | chT-POR Districts | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,916 |
| ch-Parana | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
| Rio de Janeiro Padua Memorial 3rd | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,594 |
| 10th ch-World School U11 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,517 |
| 11th Pombal Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| Leiria Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| 3rd Benedita FIDE Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| Leiria Open 5th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Silva's chess games?
51 games by Daniel Silva, from Jul 2006 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 Daniel Silva has played.
What does Daniel Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Daniel Silva opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Silva answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Daniel Silva play as White?
As White, Daniel Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Silva play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Silva most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Daniel Silva's FIDE rating?
Daniel Silva is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (May 2011).
How many games has Daniel Silva played?
Our database contains 51 games by Daniel Silva, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Silva?
51 games by Daniel 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.