Prepare against Jorge Silva
CM · Colombia · World #38,080 classical · FIDE ID 4401220
Our database contains 198 games by Jorge Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge 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 | 1,944 | 2,027 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,987 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,030 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 102 | 29 | 67 | 51.5% |
| As White | 103 | 61 | 14 | 28 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 95 | 41 | 15 | 39 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Silva's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 95.1% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Silva usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 95.6% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 54.5% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Jorge Silva's chess games
All 198 games by Jorge Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 102 wins, 29 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | David Borensztajn | 2,301 | 7th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | A58 |
| Nov 2012 | Luismar Brito | 2,284 | Sao Jose dos Campos Open | B00 |
| Nov 2014 | Cesar Camilo Perez Olarte | 2,231 | Mosquera Open | B78 |
| Nov 2016 | Otoniel Trujillo | 2,173 | COL sub zt 2.3.4 | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Imanol Toledo Sanz | 2,171 | 28th Erandio Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2015 | 37 | 26.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2014 | 12 | 8 | 1,934 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Mosquera Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-Pan American | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Silva's chess games?
198 games by Jorge Silva, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Jorge Silva has played.
What does Jorge Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jorge Silva opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Silva answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Jorge Silva play as White?
As White, Jorge Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Silva play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Silva most often plays: Scotch Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Jorge Silva's FIDE rating?
Jorge Silva is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jorge Silva played?
Our database contains 198 games by Jorge Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 29 draws, 67 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Silva?
198 games by Jorge 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.