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Wagner Afonso da Silva

DaSilvaW Barbacena Since 2017 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
52.5% W 42.5% L 5.0% D
Bullet
2002
2395W 1794L 130D
Blitz
2204
14772W 12174L 1476D
Rapid
2301
205W 107L 35D
Daily
1495
17W 3L 3D

The Rise of DaSilvaW

Wagner Afonso da Silva, known online as DaSilvaW, burst onto the chess scene with a style that mixes grit and giggles. Starting out in bullet and blitz wars, this Brazilian battler found his true calling in Rapid, where he can savor every sneaky tactic without the clock turning his hair gray overnight. His games often feature wild swings, turning quiet boards into laugh-out-loud battles that leave foes scratching their heads.

Signature Openings

DaSilvaW loves launching with the London System for a solid yet sneaky attack, or surprising rivals with the Pterodactyl Variation that swoops in like a prehistoric prankster. These choices have fueled countless upsets, proving he thrives on creativity over brute force.

Memorable Rivalries

Over the years, he has tangled with fierce competitors, including a long-running duel against jonastrindade that feels like a chess soap opera full of plot twists. Whether dominating with aggressive pawn storms or grinding out endgames, DaSilvaW keeps the community entertained while chasing that perfect Rapid win streak.

Playing Habits

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: 54.2% over 1582 gamesModern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation: 52.0% over 1509 gamesAustralian Defense: 52.1% over 1398 gamesQGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3: 57.6% over 1046 gamesSicilian Defense: 52.0% over 1007 gamesAmar Gambit: 52.2% over 983 gamesLondon System: Poisoned…54%Modern Defense: Pteroda…52%Australian Defense52%QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e358%Sicilian Defense52%Amar Gambit52%
His approach favors deep calculation in longer formats, often leading to brilliant comebacks that have fans roaring with approval. With a preference for Rapid, he turns each match into an epic tale rather than a frantic sprint.

Bio last updated 2026-07-08