Prepare against Giovanni Sbraccia
Italy · World #37,040 classical · FIDE ID 808008
When preparing against Giovanni Sbraccia, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 109 games by Giovanni Sbraccia, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Sbraccia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Sbraccia 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 | 1,949 | 2,145 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,976 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,976 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 31 | 17 | 61 | 28.4% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 8 | 35 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Sbraccia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Sbraccia's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 48.1% | 34.0% |
| g3 | 13 | 25.0% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 34.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sbraccia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sbraccia usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Sbraccia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sbraccia usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Sbraccia usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Sbraccia usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Giovanni Sbraccia's chess games
All 109 games by Giovanni Sbraccia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Janos Rigo | 2,347 | 11th Porto San Giorgio Open | B16 |
| Aug 2011 | Michelangelo Scalcione | 2,337 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | A30 |
| Aug 2002 | Luis A. Baquero | 2,275 | 14th Porto San Giorgio Open | A07 |
| Aug 2001 | Pietro Mola | 2,261 | 13th Porto San Giorgio Open | B10 |
| Jan 1998 | Amilcare Lauria | 2,240 | Nereto Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benedetto Open | 1999 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Nereto Open | 2002 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,910 |
| 5th Nereto Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,092 |
| 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| 14th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Sbraccia's chess games?
109 games by Giovanni Sbraccia, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Giovanni Sbraccia has played.
What does Giovanni Sbraccia play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Giovanni Sbraccia opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Sbraccia answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Sbraccia play as White?
As White, Giovanni Sbraccia's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Sbraccia play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Sbraccia most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Giovanni Sbraccia's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Sbraccia is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Giovanni Sbraccia played?
Our database contains 109 games by Giovanni Sbraccia, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 61 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Sbraccia?
109 games by Giovanni Sbraccia 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.