Prepare against Fabio Bruno
IM · Italy · World #1,168 classical · FIDE ID 801038
Our database contains 951 games by Fabio Bruno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Bruno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Bruno 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 | 2,436 | 2,477 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,467 | 2,476 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,435 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 951 | 448 | 301 | 202 | 47.1% |
| As White | 484 | 247 | 151 | 86 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 467 | 201 | 150 | 116 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Bruno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Bruno's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 311 | 64.3% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 134 | 27.7% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 39 | 8.1% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bruno usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bruno usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bruno usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bruno usually continues c4 (72.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Bruno usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bruno usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| e6 | 47 | 22.6% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 112 | 67.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 26.9% | 62.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
Fabio Bruno's chess games
All 951 games by Fabio Bruno 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: 448 wins, 301 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 103 | 47/36/20 | 45.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 45 | 29/9/7 | 64.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 40 | 18/18/4 | 45.0% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 30/5/3 | 78.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 92 | 46/26/20 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 77 | 21/30/26 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,604 | Frascati | D00 |
| Sep 2011 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,594 | 2nd Livigno Open A | A06 |
| Nov 2007 | Stelios Halkias | 2,590 | 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D44 |
| Jun 2008 | Artur Kogan | 2,570 | 4th Sort Open | C11 |
| May 2008 | Mihail Marin | 2,556 | Porto Mannu Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,425 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 22 | 18 | 2,274 |
| Frascati | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,483 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 18 | 13 | 2,529 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2019 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,483 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 2,261 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,374 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Rombaldoni (14 games) · Sabino Brunello (13 games) · Pierluigi Piscopo (12 games) · Michele Godena (10 games) · Paolo Vezzosi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Bruno's chess games?
951 games by Fabio Bruno, 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 Fabio Bruno has played.
What does Fabio Bruno play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Fabio Bruno opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Bruno answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Fabio Bruno play as White?
As White, Fabio Bruno's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (103 games, 45.6% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 64.4% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Bruno play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Bruno most often plays: Sicilian (92 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (77 games, 27.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 467 games.
What is Fabio Bruno's FIDE rating?
Fabio Bruno is currently rated 2,436 in classical chess, 2,467 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Fabio Bruno played?
Our database contains 951 games by Fabio Bruno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 448 wins, 301 draws, 202 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Bruno?
951 games by Fabio Bruno 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.