Prepare against Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas
Colombia · World #87,844 classical · FIDE ID 144424027
When preparing against Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas 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 | 1,765 | 1,802 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,920 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,785 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 30.2% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Barajas usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Barajas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Barajas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Barajas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Barajas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's chess games
All 53 games by Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Eddy Andres Zuniga | 1,915 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | D02 |
| Apr 2025 | Carlos Gabriel Santos Rios | 1,829 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | A11 |
| Mar 2026 | Joshua Santiago Remicio Gomez | 1,694 | Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | B20 |
| Feb 2026 | Said Gabriel Camacho Casalinas | 1,639 | Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | B30 |
| Apr 2024 | Matias Silva Alvarez | 1,577 | ch-COL U14 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,283 |
| 10th Velez Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,629 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,539 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,254 |
| 10th Velez Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's chess games?
53 games by Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas, from Jun 2023 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 Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas has played.
What does Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas play as White?
As White, Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas play as Black?
As Black, Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas's FIDE rating?
Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas?
53 games by Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas 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.