Prepare against Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva
Brazil · World #18,511 classical · FIDE ID 22718613
When preparing against Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 475 games by Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Pereira Mendes Da 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 | 2,071 | 2,134 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,258 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,320 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 475 | 229 | 49 | 197 | 48.2% |
| As White | 238 | 118 | 27 | 93 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 237 | 111 | 22 | 104 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 59.2% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 70 | 29.4% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 10.5% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 43.4% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 52 | 42.6% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 52.5% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 45.8% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's chess games
All 475 games by Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 229 wins, 49 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/1/14 | 42.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Sahaj Grover | 2,510 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,472 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Mar 2025 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | C07 |
| Jan 2025 | Teodora Injac | 2,453 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jan 2025 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 310 | 140 | 2,170 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,115 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,007 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,232 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's chess games?
475 games by Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva, from Aug 2017 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 Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva has played.
What does Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva play as White?
As White, Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva's FIDE rating?
Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva played?
Our database contains 475 games by Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 49 draws, 197 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Pereira Mendes Da Silva?
475 games by Lucas Pereira Mendes Da 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.