Prepare against Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva
PRT · World #13,585 classical · FIDE ID 1915100
Our database contains 185 games by Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires 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 | 2,121 | 2,213 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,145 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,133 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 75 | 46 | 64 | 40.5% |
| As White | 98 | 37 | 26 | 35 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 87 | 38 | 20 | 29 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 75.5% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 16.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 94.2% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva's chess games
All 185 games by Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 75 wins, 46 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,354 | Portuguese Masters | E76 |
| Aug 2019 | Andres Jesus Guerrero Vargas | 2,342 | 7th ch-Iberoamerican | B23 |
| Aug 2013 | Luis Sousa Reis | 2,284 | 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Jose Antonio Sande Edreira | 2,244 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B27 |
| Feb 2019 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,228 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Masters | 2022 | 27 | 8 | 2,083 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2013 | 14 | 11 | 1,779 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,808 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| Lisbon Honra-A | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva's chess games?
185 games by Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva, from Sep 2009 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 Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva has played.
What does Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva play as White?
As White, Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva play as Black?
As Black, Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva's FIDE rating?
Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva played?
Our database contains 185 games by Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 46 draws, 64 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva?
185 games by Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires 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.