Prepare against Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva
Brazil · World #12,525 classical · FIDE ID 22743090
When preparing against Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 511 games by Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni B Tavares Da 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 | 2,136 | 2,142 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,149 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 162 | 42 | 307 | 31.7% |
| As White | 260 | 87 | 24 | 149 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 251 | 75 | 18 | 158 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 253 | 97.3% | 38.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (35.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (45.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 91.5% | 31.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.7% | 39.3% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's chess games
All 511 games by Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Sep 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: 162 wins, 42 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 12/0/31 | 27.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 11/3/19 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/1/19 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 5/2/13 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,482 | Titled Tue Late | B04 |
| Mar 2024 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,422 | Titled Tue Late | B42 |
| Jun 2024 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,419 | Titled Tue Early | B17 |
| Apr 2024 | Gaur Garv | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jun 2024 | Fabian Ernesto Vivas Zamora | 2,385 | Titled Tue Early | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 447 | 152 | 2,050 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,113 |
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Potiguar-ch final | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,542 |
| Natal zt 2.4 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| 2nd Joao Pessoa de Assis Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ch-BRA U12 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,539 |
| 11th Natal Potiguar Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's chess games?
511 games by Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva, from Jan 2019 to Sep 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 Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva has played.
What does Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.h3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...h5 (1% of games).
What openings does Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva play as White?
As White, Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 27.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva's FIDE rating?
Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva played?
Our database contains 511 games by Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 42 draws, 307 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni B Tavares Da Silva?
511 games by Giovanni B Tavares Da 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.