Prepare against Giorgio Sansonetti
Italy · World #52,491 classical · FIDE ID 800910
When preparing against Giorgio Sansonetti, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (36%).
Our database contains 130 games by Giorgio Sansonetti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Sansonetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Sansonetti 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 | 1,883 | 2,139 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,990 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,977 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 39 | 32 | 59 | 30.0% |
| As White | 65 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Sansonetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Sansonetti's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 64.6% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 23.1% | 43.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 7.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sansonetti usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sansonetti usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sansonetti usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Sansonetti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sansonetti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sansonetti usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 53.3% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 43.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Giorgio Sansonetti's chess games
All 130 games by Giorgio Sansonetti 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: 39 wins, 32 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Zdenek Beil | 2,375 | Reggio Emilia-B 8990 32nd | B07 |
| Jul 1991 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,370 | Caorle Open A | A46 |
| Jan 1997 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,275 | ITA | A43 |
| Sep 1981 | Roberto Paniagua | 2,265 | 2nd Palermo Magistrale Open | A44 |
| Jul 2008 | Alessandro Della Corte | 2,247 | Campobasso Open A 15th | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggio Emilia-B 8990 32nd | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| Nereto Open | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Caorle Open A | 1991 | 9 | 2 | 2,027 |
| 2nd Salento Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| 2nd Palermo Magistrale Open | 1981 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| 3rd Salento Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-ITA sf | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Sansonetti's chess games?
130 games by Giorgio Sansonetti, 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 Giorgio Sansonetti has played.
What does Giorgio Sansonetti play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Giorgio Sansonetti opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Sansonetti answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Sansonetti play as White?
As White, Giorgio Sansonetti's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Sansonetti play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Sansonetti most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Giorgio Sansonetti's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Sansonetti is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Giorgio Sansonetti played?
Our database contains 130 games by Giorgio Sansonetti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 32 draws, 59 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Sansonetti?
130 games by Giorgio Sansonetti 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.