Prepare against Moises Antonio Castro Silva
FM · Venezuela · World #5,286 classical · FIDE ID 3909794
When preparing against Moises Antonio Castro Silva, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Moises Antonio Castro Silva, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Moises Antonio Castro Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moises Antonio Castro 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 | 2,266 | 2,278 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,205 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,323 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 94 | 37 | 99 | 40.9% |
| As White | 104 | 40 | 17 | 47 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 126 | 54 | 20 | 52 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moises Antonio Castro Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moises Antonio Castro Silva's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 99.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Silva usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 93.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Moises Antonio Castro Silva's chess games
All 230 games by Moises Antonio Castro Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 94 wins, 37 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Aug 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | B09 |
| Nov 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Jun 2022 | David Gomez Dieguez | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
| Aug 2025 | Maurin Moeller | 2,336 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 121 | 51 | 2,147 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-VEN | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,400 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,295 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial B | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,269 |
| ch-Pan American Hybrid U18 31st | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,104 |
| chT-South-America U14 22nd | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moises Antonio Castro Silva's chess games?
230 games by Moises Antonio Castro Silva, from Oct 2015 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 Moises Antonio Castro Silva has played.
What does Moises Antonio Castro Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Moises Antonio Castro Silva opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moises Antonio Castro Silva answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Moises Antonio Castro Silva play as White?
As White, Moises Antonio Castro Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moises Antonio Castro Silva play as Black?
As Black, Moises Antonio Castro Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Moises Antonio Castro Silva's FIDE rating?
Moises Antonio Castro Silva is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Moises Antonio Castro Silva played?
Our database contains 230 games by Moises Antonio Castro Silva, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 37 draws, 99 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moises Antonio Castro Silva?
230 games by Moises Antonio Castro 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.