Prepare against Paulo Dutra da Silva
Brazil · World #27,145 classical · FIDE ID 2122120
When preparing against Paulo Dutra da Silva, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Paulo Dutra da Silva, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Dutra da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Dutra 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 | 2,004 | 2,004 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,075 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 56.7% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2024): 58 rated games against 51 different opponents, across 9 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 51.6% | 2,050 | 2,033 | 5 |
| Rapid | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 59.3% | 2,014 | 2,141 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1,834 | 2,234 |
| 2019 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1,982 | 1,953 |
| 2014 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2,081 | 2,106 |
| 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2,168 | 2,328 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,001 | 1,801 |
| 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2,281 | 2,081 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Dutra da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Dutra da Silva's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 79.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 79.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Paulo Dutra da Silva's chess games
All 30 games by Paulo Dutra da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Haroldo Cunha Jr Dos Santos | 2,278 | Indaial JASC Open | C66 |
| Jan 2020 | Arthur De Sousa Bastos | 2,021 | Aracaju Rapid Open | B54 |
| Dec 2019 | Paulo Moses Fucs | 1,971 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | B25 |
| Dec 2019 | Luis Ernesto Serra Azul Fonseca | 1,958 | Porto Alegre Regional Sul | A34 |
| Jan 2020 | Gabriel Dos Santos Souza | 1,956 | Aracaju Rapid Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indaial JASC Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,378 |
| BRA ch-SC | 2005 | 6 | 4 | – |
| ch-BRA South Region | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,481 |
| Porto Alegre Regional Sul | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,006 |
| Aracaju Rapid Open | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| 3rd Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Dutra da Silva's chess games?
30 games by Paulo Dutra da Silva, from May 2014 to Oct 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 Paulo Dutra da Silva has played.
What does Paulo Dutra da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paulo Dutra da Silva opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Dutra da Silva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paulo Dutra da Silva play as White?
As White, Paulo Dutra da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Dutra da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Dutra da Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Paulo Dutra da Silva's FIDE rating?
Paulo Dutra da Silva is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Paulo Dutra da Silva played?
Our database contains 30 games by Paulo Dutra da Silva, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Dutra da Silva?
30 games by Paulo Dutra 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.