Prepare against Sandro Colombo
Italy · World #84,189 classical · FIDE ID 822612
When preparing against Sandro Colombo, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Sandro Colombo, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandro Colombo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandro Colombo 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 | 1,776 | 1,868 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,778 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandro Colombo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandro Colombo's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Colombo usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Colombo usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Colombo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sandro Colombo's chess games
All 65 games by Sandro Colombo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Gian Piero Cervini | 1,955 | 15th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | E94 |
| Oct 2005 | Igor Giussani | 1,924 | 6th Novara-B | D02 |
| Mar 2007 | Massimo Nardone | 1,914 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B | D27 |
| Apr 2006 | Fernando Villalba | 1,899 | 15th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | B38 |
| Dec 2006 | Marco Crepaldi | 1,898 | Robecchetto Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,764 |
| 2nd Pedavena Open A | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| 18th Robecchetto Open A | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| Robecchetto Open B | 2005 | 6 | 4 | – |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 18th | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,697 |
| 15th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 2,071 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandro Colombo's chess games?
65 games by Sandro Colombo, from Jul 2006 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 Sandro Colombo has played.
What does Sandro Colombo play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sandro Colombo opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandro Colombo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sandro Colombo play as White?
As White, Sandro Colombo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandro Colombo play as Black?
As Black, Sandro Colombo most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sandro Colombo's FIDE rating?
Sandro Colombo is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sandro Colombo played?
Our database contains 65 games by Sandro Colombo, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandro Colombo?
65 games by Sandro Colombo 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.