Prepare against Sara Gabbani
Italy · World #37,849 classical · FIDE ID 2842853
Our database contains 115 games by Sara Gabbani, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Gabbani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Gabbani 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 | 1,945 | 1,968 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,949 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,917 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 22 | 35 | 58 | 19.1% |
| As White | 60 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Gabbani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Gabbani's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Gabbani usually continues Nc3 (26.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Gabbani usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gabbani usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gabbani usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gabbani usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gabbani usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 56.3% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Sara Gabbani's chess games
All 115 games by Sara Gabbani in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 35 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,160 | 12th Arco Christmas Open | B23 |
| Jun 2022 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,141 | 81st ch-ITA sf | B41 |
| Nov 2022 | Marianna Raccanello | 2,062 | ch-ITA w 81st | B36 |
| Dec 2021 | Giulia Sala | 2,028 | 80th ITA-ch w | B34 |
| Apr 2022 | Maja Patricia Buchholz | 2,006 | Mitropa Cup w | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,745 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,815 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,952 |
| ch-ITA w 81st | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,944 |
| 80th ITA-ch w | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 30th EU-ch U18 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Gabbani's chess games?
115 games by Sara Gabbani, from Dec 2015 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 Sara Gabbani has played.
What does Sara Gabbani play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Sara Gabbani opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Gabbani answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sara Gabbani play as White?
As White, Sara Gabbani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Gabbani play as Black?
As Black, Sara Gabbani most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Sara Gabbani's FIDE rating?
Sara Gabbani is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Sara Gabbani played?
Our database contains 115 games by Sara Gabbani, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 35 draws, 58 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Gabbani?
115 games by Sara Gabbani 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.