Prepare against Sergio Corso
FM · Italy · World #8,310 classical · FIDE ID 805971
When preparing against Sergio Corso, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Sergio Corso, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Corso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Corso 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 | 2,199 | 2,311 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,272 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 42.4% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Corso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Corso's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 80.0% | 73.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 73.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Corso usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Corso usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Corso usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Corso usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Corso usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Sergio Corso's chess games
All 66 games by Sergio Corso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Daniel Contin | 2,335 | Lombardia Open | A25 |
| Aug 2003 | Christian Cacco | 2,330 | 7th Genova Open | A43 |
| Jan 1992 | Luigi Caselli | 2,325 | Lombardia Open | A53 |
| Jan 1990 | Franco Trabattoni | 2,310 | Lombardia Open | B88 |
| Apr 2007 | Nicolo Napoli | 2,266 | chT-ITA | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombardia Open | 1992 | 17 | 14 | 2,537 |
| Rome Open | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
| 2nd Palermo Magistrale Open | 1981 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| chT-ITA | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| 7th Genova Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| 10th Campobasso Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
| Rome d'Inverno Open 2nd | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| 57th Italian Teams Gp B | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Corso's chess games?
66 games by Sergio Corso, from Oct 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 Sergio Corso has played.
What does Sergio Corso play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sergio Corso opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Corso answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergio Corso play as White?
As White, Sergio Corso's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Corso play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Corso most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Sergio Corso's FIDE rating?
Sergio Corso is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (May 2012).
How many games has Sergio Corso played?
Our database contains 66 games by Sergio Corso, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Corso?
66 games by Sergio Corso 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.