Prepare against Giulia Sala
WFM · Italy · World #16,733 classical · FIDE ID 2840451
When preparing against Giulia Sala, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 626 games by Giulia Sala, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Giulia Sala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giulia 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 | 2,088 | 2,159 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,050 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 626 | 176 | 61 | 389 | 28.1% |
| As White | 310 | 88 | 33 | 189 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 316 | 88 | 28 | 200 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giulia Sala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giulia Sala's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 223 | 71.9% | 35.4% |
| d4 | 36 | 11.6% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 29 | 9.4% | 29.3% |
| f4 | 13 | 4.2% | 23.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.6% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (39.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sala usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sala usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Sala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …a6 (3% of these games) — Sala usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 37.5% | 25.4% |
| c5 | 48 | 28.6% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 8.3% | 21.4% |
| b6 | 14 | 8.3% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.7% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.2% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 34.7% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 33.7% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 13 | 13.3% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Giulia Sala's chess games
All 626 games by Giulia Sala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 176 wins, 61 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 9/5/19 | 27.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 27 | 7/1/19 | 25.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 4/1/20 | 16.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 8/1/18 | 29.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Marie Sebag | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Jun 2023 | Roberto Calderin Gonzalez | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Turutin | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | C63 |
| Sep 2024 | Khanim Balajayeva | 2,384 | Olympiad Women-45 | C45 |
| Aug 2023 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 334 | 97.5 | 2,054 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 1 | 1,780 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2025 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 2,005 |
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| Wch U20 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 14th Forni di Sopra Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giulia Sala's chess games?
626 games by Giulia Sala, from Jan 2016 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 Giulia Sala has played.
What does Giulia Sala play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Giulia Sala opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giulia Sala answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Giulia Sala play as White?
As White, Giulia Sala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 16.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giulia Sala play as Black?
As Black, Giulia Sala most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Owen Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is Giulia Sala's FIDE rating?
Giulia Sala is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Giulia Sala played?
Our database contains 626 games by Giulia Sala, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 61 draws, 389 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giulia Sala?
626 games by Giulia 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.