Prepare against Sidnei Silvestre da Silva
Brazil · World #93,870 classical · FIDE ID 2166550
When preparing against Sidnei Silvestre da Silva, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 54 games by Sidnei Silvestre da Silva, covering Jan 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sidnei Silvestre 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 | 1,749 | 1,749 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 8 | 31 | 27.8% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Silva usually continues Bf4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Silva usually continues Bf4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Silva usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's chess games
All 54 games by Sidnei Silvestre da Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Erico Guimaraes | 1,980 | ch-Sao Caetano do Sul 2nd | A45 |
| Apr 2015 | Eduardo Lisboa Torres | 1,941 | ch-BRA Amateur | D00 |
| Sep 2014 | Nicholas Ryo Takano | 1,753 | Sao Paulo Big Fun Open | B18 |
| Jul 2014 | Gilmar Severino Silvestre | 1,656 | 18th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Jaderson Lucio Pontes | 1,652 | ch-BRA para Deficientes Visuais sf | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 13 | 5 | 1,771 |
| BRA Cup para DV | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,602 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,746 |
| 18th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,668 |
| Sao Paulo Big Fun Open | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,518 |
| ch-Sao Caetano do Sul 2nd | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,621 |
| ch-BRA para Deficientes Visuais sf | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| Campeonato Pan-Americano Individual de Xadrez para Cegos e Baixa Visão 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's chess games?
54 games by Sidnei Silvestre da Silva, from Jan 2014 to Nov 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 Sidnei Silvestre da Silva has played.
What does Sidnei Silvestre da Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sidnei Silvestre da Silva opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sidnei Silvestre da Silva answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Sidnei Silvestre da Silva play as White?
As White, Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sidnei Silvestre da Silva play as Black?
As Black, Sidnei Silvestre da Silva most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sidnei Silvestre da Silva's FIDE rating?
Sidnei Silvestre da Silva is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Sidnei Silvestre da Silva played?
Our database contains 54 games by Sidnei Silvestre da Silva, covering Jan 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sidnei Silvestre da Silva?
54 games by Sidnei Silvestre 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.