Prepare against Firmino Silva
PRT · World #50,649 classical · FIDE ID 1901745
When preparing against Firmino Silva, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 91 games by Firmino Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Firmino Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Firmino 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 | 1,890 | 2,038 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,871 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,917 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 37 | 16 | 38 | 40.7% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 10 | 15 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Firmino Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Firmino Silva's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 97.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Silva usually continues e5 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Firmino Silva's chess games
All 91 games by Firmino Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 37 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Antonio Augusto MC Silva | 2,202 | 12th Porto Open | B05 |
| Aug 2001 | Hans-Joachim Wiese | 2,182 | Lisbon Open | C22 |
| Jun 2009 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,116 | Mercosur ol 1st | B23 |
| Jan 2003 | Albano Pinheiro | 2,111 | Vieira de Carvalho Memorial B | B78 |
| Jul 2004 | Rodrigo de Deus Valente | 2,109 | Gaia Profigaia Open | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-Boavista | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,847 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| 2nd Usar Tolas | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| ch-POR 56th | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
| Gaia Profigaia Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| Vieira de Carvalho Memorial B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Boavista Challenge A | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-POR Aberto | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Firmino Silva's chess games?
91 games by Firmino Silva, from Apr 2003 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 Firmino Silva has played.
What does Firmino Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Firmino Silva opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Firmino Silva answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Firmino Silva play as White?
As White, Firmino Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Firmino Silva play as Black?
As Black, Firmino Silva most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Firmino Silva's FIDE rating?
Firmino Silva is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Firmino Silva played?
Our database contains 91 games by Firmino Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Firmino Silva?
91 games by Firmino 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.