Prepare against Sebastiano Grassi
Italy · World #17,807 classical · FIDE ID 28556984
When preparing against Sebastiano Grassi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastiano Grassi, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sebastiano Grassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastiano Grassi 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 | 2,078 | 2,079 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,082 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 401 rated games against 319 different opponents, across 73 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 231 | 101 | 71 | 59 | 43.7% | 1,777 | 1,835 | 20 |
| Rapid | 119 | 79 | 21 | 19 | 66.4% | 1,782 | 1,997 | 18 |
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% | – | – | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 105 | 24 | 40 | 41 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 127 | 76 | 34 | 17 | 59.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 61 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 1,955 | 2,039 |
| 2025 | 104 | 48 | 32 | 24 | 1,880 | 1,945 |
| 2024 | 79 | 37 | 25 | 17 | 1,764 | 1,842 |
| 2023 | 65 | 36 | 12 | 17 | 1,613 | 1,710 |
| 2022 | 53 | 33 | 5 | 15 | 1,359 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 1,386 | 986 |
Where Sebastiano Grassi has played
Italy (72) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastiano Grassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastiano Grassi's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Grassi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Grassi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Grassi usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 92.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Sebastiano Grassi's chess games
All 45 games by Sebastiano Grassi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Niccolo` Casadio | 2,336 | La Regina degli Scacchi | B97 |
| Sep 2026 | Albert Unterfrauner | 2,110 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | A04 |
| Sep 2026 | Eduard Sereinig | 1,982 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | B07 |
| Oct 2025 | Wolfgang Jekel | 1,865 | 8th Kaltern-Trophy | B08 |
| Oct 2025 | Daniel Heppt | 1,835 | 8th Kaltern-Trophy | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-ITA U10 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,550 |
| 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,540 |
| 8th Kaltern-Trophy | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| 4th Treviso Open B | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,733 |
| 9. Kaltern-Trophy 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,925 |
| La Regina degli Scacchi | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastiano Grassi's chess games?
45 games by Sebastiano Grassi, from Jan 2022 to Oct 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 Sebastiano Grassi has played.
What does Sebastiano Grassi play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sebastiano Grassi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastiano Grassi answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastiano Grassi play as White?
As White, Sebastiano Grassi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastiano Grassi play as Black?
As Black, Sebastiano Grassi most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sebastiano Grassi's FIDE rating?
Sebastiano Grassi is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Sebastiano Grassi played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastiano Grassi, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastiano Grassi?
45 games by Sebastiano Grassi 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.