Prepare against Marco Sbarra
FM · Italy · World #12,450 classical · FIDE ID 804401
When preparing against Marco Sbarra, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 23.9% over 46 games.
Our database contains 806 games by Marco Sbarra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Sbarra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Sbarra 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 | 2,135 | 2,319 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,250 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 806 | 321 | 252 | 233 | 39.8% |
| As White | 394 | 191 | 95 | 108 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 412 | 130 | 157 | 125 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Sbarra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Sbarra's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 261 | 66.2% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 77 | 19.5% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 41 | 10.4% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sbarra usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sbarra usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sbarra usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sbarra usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sbarra usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sbarra usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 148 | 74.0% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 45 | 22.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 52.3% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 61 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Marco Sbarra's chess games
All 806 games by Marco Sbarra 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: 321 wins, 252 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 46 | 20/15/11 | 43.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 37 | 20/4/13 | 54.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 46 | 11/23/12 | 23.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| D34 | Catalan | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,508 | 20th Bratto Open | A42 |
| Mar 2010 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,476 | Erba Open 4th | E38 |
| Nov 2006 | Roland Salvador | 2,455 | Bratto Martesana Open | D34 |
| Sep 2011 | Daniele Genocchio | 2,432 | 2nd Biella Open A | A43 |
| Apr 2010 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,430 | 4th Lugano Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsico Open | 1998 | 23 | 18 | 2,394 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2019 | 20 | 9 | 2,144 |
| Celle Ligure Open | 1997 | 19 | 10 | 2,234 |
| Milan Open | 1993 | 16 | 7 | 2,191 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Lombardia Region | 2013 | 10 | 8 | 2,232 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,117 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carlo Barlocco (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Sbarra's chess games?
806 games by Marco Sbarra, 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 Marco Sbarra has played.
What does Marco Sbarra play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, Marco Sbarra opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Sbarra answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marco Sbarra play as White?
As White, Marco Sbarra's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 394 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Sbarra play as Black?
As Black, Marco Sbarra most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (46 games, 23.9% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Marco Sbarra's FIDE rating?
Marco Sbarra is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Marco Sbarra played?
Our database contains 806 games by Marco Sbarra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 252 draws, 233 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Sbarra?
806 games by Marco Sbarra 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.