Prepare against David Silva
IM · AGO · World #4,949 classical · FIDE ID 10101314
Our database contains 321 games by David Silva, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,275 | 2,392 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,389 | 2,423 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,417 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 140 | 86 | 95 | 43.6% |
| As White | 159 | 71 | 42 | 46 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 69 | 44 | 49 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Silva's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 88.7% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 45.6% | 59.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 30.9% | 69.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.3% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 90.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
David Silva's chess games
All 321 games by David Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 140 wins, 86 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Adlane Arab | 2,485 | ch-African Rapid | B80 |
| Dec 2015 | Adham Fawzy | 2,484 | ch-Africa U20 | B62 |
| Sep 2024 | Alex Krstulovic | 2,452 | Olympiad-45 | B10 |
| Jan 2016 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,443 | ch-Africa U20 | E73 |
| Sep 2021 | Nahuel Diaz Hollemaert | 2,441 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 38 | 21 | 2,286 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2017 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,175 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,271 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Silva's chess games?
321 games by David Silva, from Nov 2013 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 David Silva has played.
What does David Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, David Silva opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Silva answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does David Silva play as White?
As White, David Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Silva play as Black?
As Black, David Silva most often plays: King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is David Silva's FIDE rating?
David Silva is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,389 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Jan 2024).
How many games has David Silva played?
Our database contains 321 games by David Silva, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 86 draws, 95 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Silva?
321 games by David 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.