Prepare against Gabriele Sardo
Italy · World #11,737 classical · FIDE ID 809187
Our database contains 173 games by Gabriele Sardo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Sardo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Sardo 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 | 2,144 | 2,274 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,192 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,212 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 81 | 31 | 61 | 46.8% |
| As White | 86 | 39 | 19 | 28 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 42 | 12 | 33 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Sardo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Sardo's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 54.7% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 31 | 36.0% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sardo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sardo usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sardo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sardo usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Sardo usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sardo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 34.2% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
Gabriele Sardo's chess games
All 173 games by Gabriele Sardo 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: 81 wins, 31 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Sergei Simonenko | 2,409 | Turin Olympic Open A | D05 |
| Dec 2013 | Michael De Verdier | 2,371 | 34th Milan Crespi Open A | E11 |
| Aug 2006 | Herman Grooten | 2,362 | 26th Bratto Open | D46 |
| May 2006 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,313 | Turin Olympic Open A | C41 |
| Mar 2013 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,290 | Milan Palladino Memorial | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,097 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| 12th Cutro Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Budapest FS08 Elo | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,341 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Sardo's chess games?
173 games by Gabriele Sardo, 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 Gabriele Sardo has played.
What does Gabriele Sardo play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Gabriele Sardo opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Sardo answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Sardo play as White?
As White, Gabriele Sardo's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Sardo play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Sardo most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Gabriele Sardo's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Sardo is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Gabriele Sardo played?
Our database contains 173 games by Gabriele Sardo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 31 draws, 61 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Sardo?
173 games by Gabriele Sardo 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.