Prepare against Luca Silva
FM · Argentina · World #3,778 classical · FIDE ID 147370
Our database contains 1,288 games by Luca Silva, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca 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 | 2,309 | 2,319 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,181 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,369 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,288 | 553 | 128 | 607 | 42.9% |
| As White | 642 | 303 | 58 | 281 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 646 | 250 | 70 | 326 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Silva's side.
First moves as White (641 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 429 | 66.9% | 49.8% |
| e4 | 175 | 27.3% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 5.0% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 165 | 55.4% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 60 | 20.1% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 41 | 13.8% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 27 | 9.1% | 48.1% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 39.6% | 40.7% |
| f5 | 59 | 27.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 24.4% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.6% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Luca Silva's chess games
All 1,288 games by Luca Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 553 wins, 128 draws, 607 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 59 | 31/3/25 | 52.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 58 | 23/12/23 | 39.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 20/4/23 | 42.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 11/3/23 | 29.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 17/3/11 | 54.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 78 | 34/8/36 | 43.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 45 | 17/1/27 | 37.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 43 | 20/2/21 | 46.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 8/2/19 | 27.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/3/15 | 35.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,698 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Feb 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D87 |
| Aug 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Feb 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
| Jan 2025 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 893 | 419.5 | 2,233 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 70 | 29 | 2,178 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 20 | 2,207 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,149 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,207 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,856 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Silva's chess games?
1,288 games by Luca Silva, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Luca Silva has played.
What does Luca Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 641 games with White in our database, Luca Silva opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Silva answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Luca Silva play as White?
As White, Luca Silva's most-played openings in our database are: London System (59 games, 52.5% win rate); Catalan (58 games, 39.7% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 42.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 642 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Silva play as Black?
As Black, Luca Silva most often plays: Dutch Defense (78 games, 43.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (43 games, 46.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 646 games.
What is Luca Silva's FIDE rating?
Luca Silva is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Luca Silva played?
Our database contains 1,288 games by Luca Silva, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 553 wins, 128 draws, 607 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Silva?
1,288 games by Luca 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.