Prepare against Valdecir Batista Silva
Brazil · World #51,233 classical · FIDE ID 2126419
When preparing against Valdecir Batista Silva, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Valdecir Batista Silva, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valdecir Batista Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valdecir Batista 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 | 1,888 | 1,971 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,873 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 84 | 20 | 90 | 43.3% |
| As White | 94 | 43 | 7 | 44 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 100 | 41 | 13 | 46 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valdecir Batista Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valdecir Batista Silva's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 96.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 28 | 57.1% | 33.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 38.8% | 71.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 56.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 35.1% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Valdecir Batista Silva's chess games
All 194 games by Valdecir Batista Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Jul 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: 84 wins, 20 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/1/18 | 20.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 7/1/17 | 28.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | George Evandro Barreto Martins | 2,206 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | B01 |
| Sep 2017 | Felipe Soares Damous | 2,143 | ch-Maranhense | D45 |
| Jun 2013 | Rodrigo Chaves Da Silva | 2,125 | 2nd Castanhal Open | C01 |
| Mar 2017 | Edmundo Reis Luz | 2,125 | 11th Sao Luis Maranhense Cup | B06 |
| Sep 2017 | Argemiro Braga Guara Neto | 2,070 | ch-Maranhense | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitoria Cup | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,722 |
| Brazil Imperatriz Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 80th ch-BRA sf2 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 3rd Maraba Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
| BRA TR Norte | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 2,054 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,799 |
| ch-Maranhense | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Maraba Open 2nd | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valdecir Batista Silva's chess games?
194 games by Valdecir Batista Silva, from Jul 2013 to Jul 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 Valdecir Batista Silva has played.
What does Valdecir Batista Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Valdecir Batista Silva opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valdecir Batista Silva answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Valdecir Batista Silva play as White?
As White, Valdecir Batista Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valdecir Batista Silva play as Black?
As Black, Valdecir Batista Silva most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Valdecir Batista Silva's FIDE rating?
Valdecir Batista Silva is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Valdecir Batista Silva played?
Our database contains 194 games by Valdecir Batista Silva, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 20 draws, 90 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valdecir Batista Silva?
194 games by Valdecir Batista 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.