Prepare against Nilton Silva Abreu
Brazil · World #36,187 classical · FIDE ID 2126125
When preparing against Nilton Silva Abreu, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 307 games by Nilton Silva Abreu, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nilton Silva Abreu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nilton Silva Abreu 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 | 1,953 | 2,136 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,991 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,034 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 153 | 51 | 103 | 49.8% |
| As White | 156 | 81 | 28 | 47 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 151 | 72 | 23 | 56 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nilton Silva Abreu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nilton Silva Abreu's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 57.1% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 19.9% | 79.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 16.7% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Abreu usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Abreu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Abreu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 79.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Abreu usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Abreu usually continues d4 (85.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Abreu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 37 | 45.7% | 62.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 14.8% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.6% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Nilton Silva Abreu's chess games
All 307 games by Nilton Silva Abreu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 153 wins, 51 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Paulo Cohen Farias | 2,225 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | C44 |
| Feb 2011 | Wagner da Silva Borges | 2,215 | ch-Maranhense sf | B30 |
| Apr 2015 | Kaiser Luiz Mafra | 2,212 | Maraba Open 2nd | B73 |
| Feb 2011 | Yuri De Carlos Santos Dias | 2,158 | ch-Maranhense sf | A48 |
| Mar 2016 | Edmundo Reis Luz | 2,157 | Santa Luzia LMX Maranhense 7th | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luiz Rego Memorial | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,041 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 28th Maranhao LMX Open Final | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,623 |
| 4th Maringa Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,105 |
| ch-Maranhense | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| 3rd Maraba Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,084 |
| BRA TR Norte | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,365 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nilton Silva Abreu's chess games?
307 games by Nilton Silva Abreu, from Jul 2010 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 Silva Abreu has played.
What does Nilton Silva Abreu play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Nilton Silva Abreu opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nilton Silva Abreu answers 1...Nc6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nilton Silva Abreu play as White?
As White, Nilton Silva Abreu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nilton Silva Abreu play as Black?
As Black, Nilton Silva Abreu most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (11 games, 81.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Nilton Silva Abreu's FIDE rating?
Nilton Silva Abreu is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Nilton Silva Abreu played?
Our database contains 307 games by Nilton Silva Abreu, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 51 draws, 103 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nilton Silva Abreu?
307 games by Nilton Silva Abreu 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.