Prepare against Gianni Sala
Italy · World #78,857 classical · FIDE ID 846392
When preparing against Gianni Sala, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Gianni Sala, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianni Sala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni 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 | 1,793 | 1,831 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,843 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,868 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 35.7% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni Sala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni Sala's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sala usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gianni Sala's chess games
All 70 games by Gianni Sala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Duras Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,245 | Arconate | C48 |
| Jan 1998 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,215 | Vanzaghello Open | C27 |
| Oct 1997 | Fabrizio Ranieri | 2,200 | Bernate Ticino Scheveningen | C19 |
| Jan 1998 | Filippo Bemporad | 2,070 | Bernate Open | B84 |
| Oct 1997 | Gianfranco Cavallini | 2,065 | Bernate Ticino Scheveningen | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernate Open | 1999 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| Vanzaghello Open | 1999 | 10 | 2 | 1,911 |
| ch-ITA Lombardia Seniors | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Lombardia Seniors | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-ITA Regionale Lombardia Seniores | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| Robecchetto Open B 20th | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| Robecchetto Open B 25th | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni Sala's chess games?
70 games by Gianni Sala, from May 2011 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 Gianni Sala has played.
What does Gianni Sala play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Gianni Sala opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni Sala answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gianni Sala play as White?
As White, Gianni Sala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni Sala play as Black?
As Black, Gianni Sala most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Gianni Sala's FIDE rating?
Gianni Sala is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Gianni Sala played?
Our database contains 70 games by Gianni Sala, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni Sala?
70 games by Gianni 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.