Prepare against Reinaldo Silva
PRT · World #60,439 classical · FIDE ID 1971085
When preparing against Reinaldo Silva, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 67 games by Reinaldo Silva, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Reinaldo Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinaldo 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 | 1,854 | 1,890 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,808 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 8 | 39 | 29.9% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinaldo Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinaldo Silva's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 88.9% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Reinaldo Silva's chess games
All 67 games by Reinaldo Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Pascal De Kaey | 1,938 | Monsaraz Open | A06 |
| Dec 2022 | Julio Fernandes Santos | 1,817 | Portuguese Honra | C08 |
| Sep 2026 | Joao (2011) Cruz | 1,810 | Portuguese National Amateur Championship 2025-26 | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Anne Caroline Polette | 1,797 | 1st Maringa Open | D04 |
| May 2026 | Helio Adelino Silva Pena | 1,794 | Silves Open 2026 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| Monsaraz Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,780 |
| Portuguese National Amateur Championship 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Rapid | S50 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,971 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,786 |
| Monsaraz Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,746 |
| Ponte de Lima Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinaldo Silva's chess games?
67 games by Reinaldo Silva, from Dec 2021 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 Reinaldo Silva has played.
What does Reinaldo Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Reinaldo Silva opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinaldo Silva answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Reinaldo Silva play as White?
As White, Reinaldo Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinaldo Silva play as Black?
As Black, Reinaldo Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Reinaldo Silva's FIDE rating?
Reinaldo Silva is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (May 2025).
How many games has Reinaldo Silva played?
Our database contains 67 games by Reinaldo Silva, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinaldo Silva?
67 games by Reinaldo 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.