Vanderson Dias vs David Silva
Vanderson Dias (33, ANG) and David Silva (28, IM, ANG) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Silva leads with 8 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Torneio de Xadrez Sonangol 50 Anos-Open 1-7 saw Silva prevail. With current classical ratings of 2050 and 2306, the Elo model gives Silva a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2050 vs 2306 (Δ -256)
With Vanderson Dias as white
14% Vanderson15% draw71% David
With David Silva as white
9% Vanderson13% draw78% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vanderson Dias | David Silva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2050+1 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2139 · Jun 2022 | 2392 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 29 | 26 |
| World rank now | #20,749 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #11,807 | #1,964 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 455 | 779 |
| Months active | 171 | 151 |
| % white wins | 50% | 64% |
| % black wins | 39% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1892 | 2220 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 27 |
Best Win
Vanderson Dias
David Silva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vanderson Dias
David Silva