David Silva (chess player)

David Silva
Personal information
Born1998 (age 26–27)
Chess career
CountryAngola
TitleInternational Master (2015)
Peak rating2392 (January 2024)

David Silva is an Angolan chess player.

Chess career

In July 2018, he played in the CIV Invitational Tournament, which held a rapid and a blitz portion. He finished in 7th place in the rapid section and was the runner-up of the blitz section.[1]

In March 2024, he finished in 4th place at the African Chess Championship.[2]

He qualified for the Chess World Cup 2025 through one of the Olympiad qualifier spots.[3] He was defeated by David Antón Guijarro in the first round.

References

  1. ^ "Egypt's GM Amin Victorious In Grand Chess Tour-Style Tournament". August 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "African Championship 2024: Bassem Amin and Jesse February win titles". March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Participants – FIDE World Cup 2025".
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