Prepare against Bruno Della Sala
Italy · World #22,990 classical · FIDE ID 848220
Our database contains 64 games by Bruno Della Sala, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Della Sala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Della Sala 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 | 2,033 | 2,093 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,030 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,083 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 15 | 27 | 34.4% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Della Sala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Della Sala's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 36.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sala usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Sala usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sala usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Bruno Della Sala's chess games
All 64 games by Bruno Della Sala in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Eivind Olav Risting | 2,307 | 23rd Trieste Open | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Lukas Schimnatkowski | 2,235 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B23 |
| Aug 2011 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,135 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | E09 |
| Oct 2012 | Enrico Gallo | 2,099 | 15th Cavarzere Open | D26 |
| Oct 2012 | Tiziano Ravagnani | 1,994 | 15th Cavarzere Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| 34th Mogliano Veneto Open A | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,881 |
| 15th Cavarzere Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 1st Basso Veronese Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,714 |
| 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Della Sala's chess games?
64 games by Bruno Della Sala, from Nov 2009 to Aug 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 Bruno Della Sala has played.
What does Bruno Della Sala play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Bruno Della Sala opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Della Sala answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Bruno Della Sala play as White?
As White, Bruno Della Sala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Della Sala play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Della Sala most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Bruno Della Sala's FIDE rating?
Bruno Della Sala is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Bruno Della Sala played?
Our database contains 64 games by Bruno Della Sala, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Della Sala?
64 games by Bruno Della Sala 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.