Prepare against Helio Adelino Silva Pena
PRT · World #78,407 classical · FIDE ID 1911376
When preparing against Helio Adelino Silva Pena, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 58 games by Helio Adelino Silva Pena, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Helio Adelino Silva Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helio Adelino Silva Pena 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 | 1,794 | 1,934 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,904 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,901 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 4 | 33 | 36.2% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helio Adelino Silva Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helio Adelino Silva Pena's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 57.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pena usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Helio Adelino Silva Pena's chess games
All 58 games by Helio Adelino Silva Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 21 wins, 4 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Diogo Miguel V Passeiro | 1,894 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B20 |
| Dec 2009 | Ricardo Carapeto | 1,894 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | D78 |
| Nov 2010 | Pedro Miguel Da Rosa Santos | 1,874 | 7th Figueira da Foz Open | D94 |
| Dec 2009 | Joao Francisco Silva Sousa | 1,852 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | B40 |
| Nov 2009 | Dorit Brandauer | 1,840 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 6th Figueira da Foz Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,917 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,686 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helio Adelino Silva Pena's chess games?
58 games by Helio Adelino Silva Pena, from Apr 2008 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 Helio Adelino Silva Pena has played.
What does Helio Adelino Silva Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Helio Adelino Silva Pena opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helio Adelino Silva Pena answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Helio Adelino Silva Pena play as White?
As White, Helio Adelino Silva Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helio Adelino Silva Pena play as Black?
As Black, Helio Adelino Silva Pena most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Helio Adelino Silva Pena's FIDE rating?
Helio Adelino Silva Pena is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (May 2010).
How many games has Helio Adelino Silva Pena played?
Our database contains 58 games by Helio Adelino Silva Pena, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 4 draws, 33 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helio Adelino Silva Pena?
58 games by Helio Adelino Silva Pena 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.