Prepare against Miguel Michels Da Silva
Brazil · World #103,197 classical · FIDE ID 22784284
When preparing against Miguel Michels Da Silva, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Miguel Michels Da Silva, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Michels Da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Michels 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,724 | 1,746 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 32.6% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Michels Da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Michels Da Silva's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 39.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 39.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Miguel Michels Da Silva's chess games
All 46 games by Miguel Michels Da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Regina Ribeiro | 1,842 | 9th Florianopolis Open | E18 |
| Apr 2026 | Vinicius Moraes Avellaneda Sousa | 1,816 | Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | Rapid | C54 |
| Jan 2024 | Athauan Pereira Machado | 1,800 | Criciuma Open B | D06 |
| Jan 2024 | Beatriz Sulzbacher Ramos | 1,790 | Criciuma Open B | D53 |
| Jan 2023 | Fabiola Campagnolo | 1,682 | 9th Florianopolis Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,286 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| Criciuma Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,816 |
| Rio Negrinho Froebel Cup | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,338 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1,055 |
| ch-Catarinense U20 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,413 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,883 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Michels Da Silva's chess games?
46 games by Miguel Michels Da Silva, from Aug 2021 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 Miguel Michels Da Silva has played.
What does Miguel Michels Da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Miguel Michels Da Silva opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Michels Da Silva answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Michels Da Silva play as White?
As White, Miguel Michels Da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Michels Da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Michels Da Silva most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Miguel Michels Da Silva's FIDE rating?
Miguel Michels Da Silva is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,724 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Miguel Michels Da Silva played?
Our database contains 46 games by Miguel Michels Da Silva, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Michels Da Silva?
46 games by Miguel Michels 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.