Prepare against Jose Luis Silva Hernandez
Mexico · World #28,821 classical · FIDE ID 5102570
When preparing against Jose Luis Silva Hernandez, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 99 games by Jose Luis Silva Hernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Silva Hernandez 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 | 1,993 | 2,179 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,016 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,006 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 30 | 20 | 49 | 30.3% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 9 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 11 | 26 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 56.3% | 35.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 35.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's chess games
All 99 games by Jose Luis Silva Hernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Alvaro Garcia Alarcon | 2,325 | Bogota Lat Cup | C00 |
| Jan 1992 | S. Gonzales | 2,305 | Bogota Lat Cup | B32 |
| Aug 2025 | Raul Alejandro Duarte Barahona | 2,262 | III Aguascalientes Int | A15 |
| Apr 2022 | Eduardo Hernandez Guerrero | 2,227 | 67th Mexican Open | B72 |
| Dec 2023 | Atlas Adomaytis Galaviz Medina | 2,171 | 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| Merlo U20 | 1990 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-POR U18 | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,444 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,995 |
| Bogota Lat Cup | 1992 | 6 | 2 | 2,200 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Internacional | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,961 |
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Where can I find Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's chess games?
99 games by Jose Luis Silva Hernandez, from Apr 2003 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 Luis Silva Hernandez has played.
What does Jose Luis Silva Hernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Silva Hernandez opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Silva Hernandez answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Silva Hernandez play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Silva Hernandez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Silva Hernandez most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jose Luis Silva Hernandez's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Silva Hernandez is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jose Luis Silva Hernandez played?
Our database contains 99 games by Jose Luis Silva Hernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 49 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Silva Hernandez?
99 games by Jose Luis Silva Hernandez 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.