Prepare against Elismar da Silva Benayon
Brazil · World #68,663 classical · FIDE ID 2137674
When preparing against Elismar da Silva Benayon, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Elismar da Silva Benayon, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Elismar da Silva Benayon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elismar da Silva Benayon 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 | 1,826 | 1,855 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,845 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,883 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 66 | 20 | 76 | 40.7% |
| As White | 84 | 39 | 11 | 34 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 27 | 9 | 42 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elismar da Silva Benayon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elismar da Silva Benayon's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 89.3% | 54.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Benayon usually continues Nc3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Benayon usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Benayon usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Benayon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Benayon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Benayon usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 96.9% | 56.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 63.6% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 7.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Elismar da Silva Benayon's chess games
All 162 games by Elismar da Silva Benayon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Oct 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: 66 wins, 20 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Renan do Carmo Reis | 2,251 | ch-BRA Open | B23 |
| Apr 2013 | Bernardo Vainzoff Sztokbant | 2,181 | Manaus zt 2.4 | C89 |
| Oct 2023 | Igor Borge Cardoso Farias | 2,031 | 2nd Manaus Open | B23 |
| Nov 2018 | Rudson Marinho Peixoto | 2,007 | 85th ch-BRA sf Reg2 | B23 |
| Oct 2010 | Gerson De Assis Sales | 2,004 | ch-BRA Region North | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonas zt | 2013 | 22 | 11 | 1,917 |
| Manaus Regional ch-Norte | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 1,758 |
| ch-Manaus Amazonas | 2017 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| Manaus zt 2.4 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| 1st Manaus FAX | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-BRA Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elismar da Silva Benayon's chess games?
162 games by Elismar da Silva Benayon, from Jul 2012 to Oct 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 Elismar da Silva Benayon has played.
What does Elismar da Silva Benayon play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Elismar da Silva Benayon opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elismar da Silva Benayon answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Elismar da Silva Benayon play as White?
As White, Elismar da Silva Benayon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Dunst Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elismar da Silva Benayon play as Black?
As Black, Elismar da Silva Benayon most often plays: Budapest Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Elismar da Silva Benayon's FIDE rating?
Elismar da Silva Benayon is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Elismar da Silva Benayon played?
Our database contains 162 games by Elismar da Silva Benayon, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 20 draws, 76 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elismar da Silva Benayon?
162 games by Elismar da Silva Benayon 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.