Prepare against Sergio Sala
Italy · World #55,142 classical · FIDE ID 823902
Our database contains 51 games by Sergio Sala, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Sala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Sala 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 | 1,873 | 1,932 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,940 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,954 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 21.6% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Sala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Sala's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sala usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sala usually continues Qe2 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Sergio Sala's chess games
All 51 games by Sergio Sala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Luca Tramalloni | 2,136 | Monza Sociale Open | E01 |
| Jan 2001 | Lorenzo Zanellato | 2,117 | ch-Brianza | B84 |
| Oct 2005 | Luca Radice | 2,100 | Monza Sociale Open | D46 |
| May 2005 | Claudio Perissinotto | 2,098 | ch-Lombardia | A04 |
| Aug 2006 | Savino Di Lascio | 2,048 | 26th Bratto Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Mare di Fano Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,772 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Brianza | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-Lombardia | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 1st Mestre Sheraton Open A | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,717 |
| 10th Bassano del Grappa Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,887 |
| Monza Sociale Open | 2005 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,370 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Sala's chess games?
51 games by Sergio Sala, from Oct 2005 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 Sala has played.
What does Sergio Sala play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sergio Sala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Sala answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergio Sala play as White?
As White, Sergio Sala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Sala play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Sala most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sergio Sala's FIDE rating?
Sergio Sala is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Sergio Sala played?
Our database contains 51 games by Sergio Sala, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Sala?
51 games by Sergio Sala 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.