Prepare against Hugo Lopez Silva
IM · CHL · World #2,284 classical · FIDE ID 3403874
When preparing against Hugo Lopez Silva, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 602 games by Hugo Lopez Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Lopez Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Lopez 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 | 2,369 | 2,433 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,465 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,506 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 302 | 166 | 134 | 50.2% |
| As White | 307 | 157 | 84 | 66 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 295 | 145 | 82 | 68 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Lopez Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Lopez Silva's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 291 | 94.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (46.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Silva usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 138 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 97.1% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Hugo Lopez Silva's chess games
All 602 games by Hugo Lopez Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 302 wins, 166 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 64 | 28/23/13 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 23/7/13 | 53.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 26 | 22/1/3 | 84.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 29/13/16 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,618 | 8th Arica Open | A38 |
| Mar 2005 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,536 | Santiago Entel Cup 2nd | C54 |
| Nov 2012 | Luis Valenzuela Fuentealba | 2,496 | 1st Antofagasta | B47 |
| Mar 2005 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,472 | Santiago Entel Cup 2nd | C54 |
| Mar 2004 | Bent Larsen | 2,470 | Pinamar | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 129 | 86 | 2,413 |
| ch-CHI sf | 2023 | 32 | 24.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-CHI | 2012 | 31 | 22 | 2,387 |
| Santiago Endesa 01 | 2010 | 19 | 14 | 2,409 |
| Santiago Endesa | 2008 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2002 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,315 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,265 |
| Santiago Endesa 07 | 2009 | 14 | 13 | 2,490 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder (12 games) · Pablo Salinas Herrera (11 games) · Robert Diaz Villagran (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Lopez Silva's chess games?
602 games by Hugo Lopez Silva, from Apr 2003 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 Hugo Lopez Silva has played.
What does Hugo Lopez Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Hugo Lopez Silva opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Lopez Silva answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Hugo Lopez Silva play as White?
As White, Hugo Lopez Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 84.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Lopez Silva play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Lopez Silva most often plays: Benoni Defense (58 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 24.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 295 games.
What is Hugo Lopez Silva's FIDE rating?
Hugo Lopez Silva is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (May 2010).
How many games has Hugo Lopez Silva played?
Our database contains 602 games by Hugo Lopez Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 166 draws, 134 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Lopez Silva?
602 games by Hugo Lopez 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.