Prepare against Corrado Sabia
CM · Italy · World #8,809 classical · FIDE ID 808903
When preparing against Corrado Sabia, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Corrado Sabia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Corrado Sabia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Corrado Sabia 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 | 2,189 | 2,215 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,250 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,162 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 54 | 46 | 50 | 35.8% |
| As White | 71 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 80 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Corrado Sabia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Corrado Sabia's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 64.8% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 15.5% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sabia usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sabia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sabia usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sabia usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Sabia usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Sabia usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 65.8% | 34.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Corrado Sabia's chess games
All 151 games by Corrado Sabia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Igor Efimov | 2,444 | Nereto Open | D23 |
| Aug 2004 | Vlad Tomescu | 2,397 | 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | B86 |
| May 2009 | Olivier Tassi | 2,300 | 41st chT-ITA | A07 |
| Jan 1998 | Giulio Lagumina | 2,275 | Castellaneta Open | A45 |
| Sep 2008 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,261 | 6th Amantea Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Montecatini Terme | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Padova Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-ITA 64th | 2005 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,987 |
| 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,519 |
| 1st Bagnara Calabra Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,097 |
| Foligno Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Castellaneta Open | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| Positano Open 6th | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Corrado Sabia's chess games?
151 games by Corrado Sabia, from Apr 2003 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 Corrado Sabia has played.
What does Corrado Sabia play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Corrado Sabia opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Corrado Sabia answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Corrado Sabia play as White?
As White, Corrado Sabia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Corrado Sabia play as Black?
As Black, Corrado Sabia most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Corrado Sabia's FIDE rating?
Corrado Sabia is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Corrado Sabia played?
Our database contains 151 games by Corrado Sabia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 46 draws, 50 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Corrado Sabia?
151 games by Corrado Sabia 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.