Prepare against Andrea Sorcinelli
Italy · World #94,628 classical · FIDE ID 858420
When preparing against Andrea Sorcinelli, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 36 games by Andrea Sorcinelli, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Sorcinelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Sorcinelli 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 | 1,745 | 1,833 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,770 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,723 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Sorcinelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Sorcinelli's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Andrea Sorcinelli's chess games
All 36 games by Andrea Sorcinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Lorenzo Clementini | 1,820 | ch-Cagliari Province | D52 |
| Mar 2001 | Giovanni Favini | 1,588 | 1st Cagliari Bitti Memorial B | A22 |
| Aug 2009 | Vincenzo Di Pinto | 1,571 | Cagliari Alfa Lum Open | C23 |
| Apr 2001 | Carlo Sanfilippo | 1,533 | ch-Sardegna Region | A29 |
| May 2012 | Bruno Carucci | 1,504 | ch-Sardegna Region | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2012 | 12 | 4 | 1,562 |
| 13th Ozieri Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,755 |
| ch-Cagliari Province | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,691 |
| 1st Cagliari Bitti Memorial B | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,519 |
| Cagliari Alfa Lum Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Sorcinelli's chess games?
36 games by Andrea Sorcinelli, from Jul 2008 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 Andrea Sorcinelli has played.
What does Andrea Sorcinelli play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andrea Sorcinelli opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Sorcinelli answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Andrea Sorcinelli play as White?
As White, Andrea Sorcinelli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Sorcinelli play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Sorcinelli most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Andrea Sorcinelli's FIDE rating?
Andrea Sorcinelli is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Andrea Sorcinelli played?
Our database contains 36 games by Andrea Sorcinelli, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Sorcinelli?
36 games by Andrea Sorcinelli 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.