Prepare against Nilton Hirota da Silva
Brazil · World #52,837 classical · FIDE ID 2101700
Our database contains 277 games by Nilton Hirota da Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nilton Hirota da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nilton Hirota 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 | 1,882 | 2,129 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,002 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 114 | 70 | 93 | 41.2% |
| As White | 135 | 58 | 33 | 44 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 56 | 37 | 49 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nilton Hirota da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nilton Hirota da Silva's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 60.0% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 27 | 20.0% | 70.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 14.1% | 34.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Silva usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Silva usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Silva usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Silva usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Silva usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 22.2% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 60.4% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Nilton Hirota da Silva's chess games
All 277 games by Nilton Hirota da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 114 wins, 70 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 19/14/10 | 44.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Ricardo Teixeira | 2,345 | ch-BRA66 sf2 | D45 |
| Jul 2005 | Juliano Resende M Pereira | 2,274 | ch-Paulista | A46 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Toth | 2,175 | ch-BRA66 sf2 | A53 |
| Jan 2018 | Davy D'Israel | 2,156 | 25th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | D40 |
| Jul 2019 | Wagner Martins Madeira | 2,150 | 15th American Continental | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paulista | 2006 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,221 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,771 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,742 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 4th Maringa Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Curitiba Parana | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nilton Hirota da Silva's chess games?
277 games by Nilton Hirota da Silva, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Nilton Hirota da Silva has played.
What does Nilton Hirota da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Nilton Hirota da Silva opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nilton Hirota da Silva answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nilton Hirota da Silva play as White?
As White, Nilton Hirota da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nilton Hirota da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Nilton Hirota da Silva most often plays: Caro-Kann (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Nilton Hirota da Silva's FIDE rating?
Nilton Hirota da Silva is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Nilton Hirota da Silva played?
Our database contains 277 games by Nilton Hirota da Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 70 draws, 93 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nilton Hirota da Silva?
277 games by Nilton Hirota 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.