Prepare against Mark Valentin Silva Cerda
Spain · World #14,156 classical · FIDE ID 94723290
Our database contains 98 games by Mark Valentin Silva Cerda, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Valentin Silva Cerda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Valentin Silva Cerda 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 | 2,115 | 2,275 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,157 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,047 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 38 | 12 | 48 | 38.8% |
| As White | 48 | 26 | 3 | 19 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 89.6% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cerda usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cerda usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cerda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cerda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Cerda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cerda usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 63.3% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 36.7% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
Mark Valentin Silva Cerda's chess games
All 98 games by Mark Valentin Silva Cerda in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 38 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vergara Jofre,Felipe | 2,301 | VI Llinars IM 2026 | E71 |
| Jun 2025 | Vicent Serrano Batova | 2,232 | XXV Foment Martinenc Open | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Sanchez Aguilar,Arnau | 2,229 | VI Llinars IM 2026 | E50 |
| May 2024 | Pau Salvador Moya Nunez | 2,129 | 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | E24 |
| Mar 2026 | Julia Pinyol i Llora | 2,114 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 18 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Foment Martinenc Open C | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,759 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,792 |
| VI Llinars IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,134 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| Cerrado IM2 Barcelona Jun | 2025 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
| Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Valentin Silva Cerda's chess games?
98 games by Mark Valentin Silva Cerda, from May 2022 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 Mark Valentin Silva Cerda has played.
What does Mark Valentin Silva Cerda play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Mark Valentin Silva Cerda opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Valentin Silva Cerda answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mark Valentin Silva Cerda play as White?
As White, Mark Valentin Silva Cerda's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Valentin Silva Cerda play as Black?
As Black, Mark Valentin Silva Cerda most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Mark Valentin Silva Cerda's FIDE rating?
Mark Valentin Silva Cerda is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Mark Valentin Silva Cerda played?
Our database contains 98 games by Mark Valentin Silva Cerda, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Valentin Silva Cerda?
98 games by Mark Valentin Silva Cerda 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.