Prepare against Giuseppe Sanna
DEU · World #61,687 classical · FIDE ID 4673603
When preparing against Giuseppe Sanna, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%).
Our database contains 84 games by Giuseppe Sanna, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Sanna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Sanna 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 | 1,850 | 1,906 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 21 | 20 | 43 | 25.0% |
| As White | 41 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 19.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Sanna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Sanna's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 63.4% | 32.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 36.6% | 26.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 32.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sanna usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sanna usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sanna usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sanna usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sanna usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sanna usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Giuseppe Sanna's chess games
All 84 games by Giuseppe Sanna in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Reinhard Nuber | 1,822 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | C53 |
| Mar 2000 | Ursula Illig | 1,750 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | D58 |
| Oct 2007 | Anton Bachl | 1,741 | 3rd Chiemgau Seniors Cup | C95 |
| Mar 2000 | Paul Schweitzer | 1,690 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | A07 |
| Apr 2012 | Markus Riegler | 1,583 | Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2007 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,633 |
| 3rd Chiemgau Seniors Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,599 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,706 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| 20th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,577 |
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,580 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,599 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Sanna's chess games?
84 games by Giuseppe Sanna, from Jul 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 Giuseppe Sanna has played.
What does Giuseppe Sanna play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Sanna opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Sanna answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Sanna play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Sanna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Sanna play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Sanna most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Giuseppe Sanna's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Sanna is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Giuseppe Sanna played?
Our database contains 84 games by Giuseppe Sanna, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Sanna?
84 games by Giuseppe Sanna 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.