Prepare against Stephane Silva
PRT · World #32,351 classical · FIDE ID 1900846
Our database contains 101 games by Stephane Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane 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 | 1,972 | 2,252 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,179 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,128 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 32 | 31 | 38 | 31.7% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Silva's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 93.6% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 40.0% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Stephane Silva's chess games
All 101 games by Stephane Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Eduardo Arruda da Gama A Cunha | 2,294 | ch-BRA sf | B53 |
| Aug 2015 | Viktor Ulyanovskyy | 2,233 | chT-POR | C00 |
| Oct 2014 | Antonio Pedro Freixial Vasques | 2,217 | POR CupT Associations | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Jose M Vieira Andrade | 2,199 | chT-POR | C01 |
| Aug 2001 | Carmelo Fernandez Vicente | 2,198 | Lisbon Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2023 | 18 | 3 | 2,026 |
| Sao Joao da Madeira | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| POR CupT Associations | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,096 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| 5th Figueira da Foz Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| Aveiro Univ Open | 1998 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Sao Joao da Madeira Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Silva's chess games?
101 games by Stephane Silva, from Apr 2003 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 Stephane Silva has played.
What does Stephane Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Stephane Silva opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Silva answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stephane Silva play as White?
As White, Stephane Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Silva play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Silva most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Stephane Silva's FIDE rating?
Stephane Silva is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Stephane Silva played?
Our database contains 101 games by Stephane Silva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Silva?
101 games by Stephane 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.