Prepare against Matias Silva Alvarez
Colombia · World #108,003 classical · FIDE ID 144405782
When preparing against Matias Silva Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 62 games by Matias Silva Alvarez, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matias Silva Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Silva Alvarez 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 | 1,707 | 1,775 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,892 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 32.3% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Silva Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Silva Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Matias Silva Alvarez's chess games
All 62 games by Matias Silva Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Eddy Gabriel Rodriguez Mejia | 1,984 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | A36 |
| May 2024 | Rafael Antonio Castro Galaviz | 1,873 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B34 |
| Aug 2025 | Javier Francisco Hernandez Perez | 1,825 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A45 |
| May 2024 | Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros | 1,821 | 18th American Continental | B50 |
| Apr 2025 | Alejandro Bermudez Rojas | 1,762 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,903 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,764 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,696 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,501 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,557 |
| ch-COL U12 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,372 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombiano Sub 18 | Absoluto | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Silva Alvarez's chess games?
62 games by Matias Silva Alvarez, from Jan 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 Matias Silva Alvarez has played.
What does Matias Silva Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Matias Silva Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Silva Alvarez answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matias Silva Alvarez play as White?
As White, Matias Silva Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Silva Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Matias Silva Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Matias Silva Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Matias Silva Alvarez is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (May 2026).
How many games has Matias Silva Alvarez played?
Our database contains 62 games by Matias Silva Alvarez, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Silva Alvarez?
62 games by Matias Silva Alvarez 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.