Wagner Afonso da Silva (DaSilvaW)
Meet Wagner Afonso da Silva, a chess aficionado whose brain is as strategic as a chess engine, but with a human touch of unpredictability. Known in the chess universe as DaSilvaW, Wagner has danced with kings, queens, and a swarm of pawns across thousands of games.
Rating & Style
Wagner’s peak ratings might make you blink twice: a bullet max of 2004 (September 2020), blitz boasting 2194 (May 2021), rapid at an impressive 2130 (February 2022), and a daily rating peaking at 1561 as recently as March 2024. Whether lightning-fast bullet or a thoughtful daily grind, this player adapts his style like a chameleon.
He’s got a knack for the endgame, diving deep with an endgame frequency of 78.1%, and battles through long journeys with an average of nearly 68 moves per win. Early resignations? Rare, only about 0.7%, which means Wagner fights till the chessboard says otherwise.
Playing Patterns & Tendencies
A comeback king with a comeback rate of 82.8%, Wagner isn’t easily rattled—except when his tilt factor hits 11. But who hasn’t muttered “why did I blunder that?” after an 11-move losing streak? His best time to play is mornings around 9AM (probably after coffee), and he’s more likely to win on Thursdays and Saturdays, so if you wanna challenge him, avoid those days!
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Our maestro enjoys mixing up his openings with some favorites in bullet such as Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation boasting a 72.1% win rate, and the Ven t Kruijs Opening with a solid 57.4%. In blitz, the secret weapon “Top Secret” opening ranks supreme with nearly 70% wins — no peeking!
Recent Notable Games
In one of his recent dazzling victories, Wagner clinched a checkmate with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation against a formidable opponent, proving he’s not just about grinding but also making flashy finishes.
“Keep an eye on me at 2075 blitz rating... I might just break the sound barrier next!”
Fun Facts
- Wagner seems to prefer blitz and bullet time controls, having played tens of thousands of those games with win rates hovering around 55-60%.
- He has a quirky habit of having more wins with White (55.5%) than with Black (51.3%)—classic yet effective.
- His favorite time to make a move? When the digital clock hits the 5th and 6th hour marks — apparently, the magic hours!
So, whether you're a seasoned chess player or just someone who enjoys the occasional checkmate drama, Wagner Afonso da Silva is a player to watch always, blending grit and tactical wizardry with a dash of Brazilian flair.
Want to witness some of his latest genius? Check out his games on Chess.com under username DaSilvaW.