Prepare against Kevin Noboa Silva
IM · Ecuador · World #1,699 classical · FIDE ID 3618471
When preparing against Kevin Noboa Silva, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 30.9% over 55 games.
Our database contains 894 games by Kevin Noboa Silva, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Noboa Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Noboa 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 | 2,400 | 2,423 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,337 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,223 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 894 | 408 | 148 | 337 | 45.6% |
| As White | 448 | 223 | 77 | 148 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 446 | 185 | 71 | 189 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Noboa Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Noboa Silva's side.
First moves as White (448 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 295 | 65.8% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 151 | 33.7% | 70.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 70.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Silva usually continues c3 (74.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 159 | 77.6% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 30 | 14.6% | 71.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 6.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 52.7% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 64 | 38.8% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Kevin Noboa Silva's chess games
All 894 games by Kevin Noboa Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 408 wins, 148 draws, 337 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 58 | 40/6/12 | 69.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 55 | 17/14/24 | 30.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 23/6/11 | 57.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 12/2/14 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 54 | 17/7/30 | 31.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 13/10/19 | 31.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 33 | 12/7/14 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jergus Pechac | 2,538 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 13-37 | E43 |
| Apr 2026 | Tomas Sosa | 2,532 | Pardinyes Setmana GM 2026 | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,526 | 25th Barcelona Sants Open | D35 |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Jun 2026 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,516 | 19th American Continental | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 460 | 226.5 | 2,249 |
| ECU Pre Olympic | 2024 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-ECU | 2023 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,120 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,536 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Noboa Silva's chess games?
894 games by Kevin Noboa Silva, from Sep 2011 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 Kevin Noboa Silva has played.
What does Kevin Noboa Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 448 games with White in our database, Kevin Noboa Silva opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Noboa Silva answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Kevin Noboa Silva play as White?
As White, Kevin Noboa Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (58 games, 69.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 57.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 448 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Noboa Silva play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Noboa Silva most often plays: French: Classical Variation (54 games, 31.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 446 games.
What is Kevin Noboa Silva's FIDE rating?
Kevin Noboa Silva is currently rated 2,400 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Kevin Noboa Silva played?
Our database contains 894 games by Kevin Noboa Silva, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 408 wins, 148 draws, 337 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Noboa Silva?
894 games by Kevin Noboa 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.