Prepare against Sabino Brunello
GM · Italy · World #370 classical · FIDE ID 813613
When preparing against Sabino Brunello, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 21.6% over 74 games.
Our database contains 2,298 games by Sabino Brunello, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sabino Brunello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabino Brunello 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 | 2,536 | 2,617 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,599 | 2,725 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,535 | 2,670 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,298 | 1,043 | 816 | 439 | 45.4% |
| As White | 1,133 | 597 | 362 | 174 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 1,165 | 446 | 454 | 265 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabino Brunello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabino Brunello's side.
First moves as White (1,133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 607 | 53.6% | 65.7% |
| e4 | 318 | 28.1% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 147 | 13.0% | 74.1% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 3.6% | 72.0% |
| b3 | 14 | 1.2% | 85.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Brunello usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brunello usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Brunello usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Brunello usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Brunello usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brunello usually continues d4 (87.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (524 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 266 | 50.8% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 155 | 29.6% | 68.4% |
| c6 | 97 | 18.5% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 252 | 64.5% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 136 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Sabino Brunello's chess games
All 2,298 games by Sabino Brunello 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: 1,043 wins, 816 draws, 439 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 92 | 41/39/12 | 44.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 88 | 37/30/21 | 42.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 59 | 28/27/4 | 47.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 59 | 32/16/11 | 54.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 56 | 34/14/8 | 60.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 36 | 16/15/5 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 20/11/3 | 58.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 10/14/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 88 | 24/45/19 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 80 | 30/32/18 | 37.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 74 | 16/30/28 | 21.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 25/20/7 | 48.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 15/22/12 | 30.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 44 | 17/17/10 | 38.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 25/10/7 | 59.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 40 | 21/13/6 | 52.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 10/14/7 | 32.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,733 | 33rd EU-Cup | E70 |
| Jan 2014 | Baadur Jobava | 2,710 | 76th Tata Steel Challengers | A53 |
| Oct 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,702 | 21st chT-EU | C93 |
| May 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,693 | Chess.com Classic Play In | E02 |
| Jan 2012 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,683 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 19 | 2,441 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 38 | 25 | 2,516 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2018 | 32 | 18 | 2,496 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2007 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,343 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,497 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 21 | 15 | 2,610 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,583 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 16 | 12 | 2,622 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (34 games) · Denis Rombaldoni (21 games) · Daniele Vocaturo (21 games) · Luca Jr Moroni (21 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (19 games) · Alberto David (18 games) · Roberto Mogranzini (16 games) · Lorenzo Lodici (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabino Brunello's chess games?
2,298 games by Sabino Brunello, 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 Sabino Brunello has played.
What does Sabino Brunello play on the first move as White?
Across 1,133 games with White in our database, Sabino Brunello opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabino Brunello answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sabino Brunello play as White?
As White, Sabino Brunello's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (92 games, 44.6% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 42.0% win rate); Catalan (59 games, 47.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabino Brunello play as Black?
As Black, Sabino Brunello most often plays: Slav Defense (88 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (80 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (74 games, 21.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,165 games.
What is Sabino Brunello's FIDE rating?
Sabino Brunello is currently rated 2,536 in classical chess, 2,599 in rapid and 2,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,617 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Sabino Brunello played?
Our database contains 2,298 games by Sabino Brunello, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,043 wins, 816 draws, 439 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabino Brunello?
2,298 games by Sabino Brunello 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.