Prepare against Sergio Ventura
Italy · World #37,307 classical · FIDE ID 805823
Our database contains 143 games by Sergio Ventura, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Ventura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Ventura 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 | 1,947 | 2,191 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,944 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,958 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 56 | 31 | 56 | 39.2% |
| As White | 76 | 36 | 17 | 23 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 20 | 14 | 33 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Ventura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Ventura's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 34.2% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 21.1% | 53.1% |
| f4 | 14 | 18.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Ventura usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ventura usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
Sergio Ventura's chess games
All 143 games by Sergio Ventura in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Stefan Djuric | 2,511 | 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | A37 |
| Jul 2003 | Milan Drasko | 2,509 | 1st Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | A40 |
| Jul 2014 | Aurelio Colmenares | 2,320 | 26th Cannes Open | A36 |
| Dec 2006 | Alessandro Bonafede | 2,205 | 6th Magistrale | A21 |
| Oct 2025 | Leonid S. Goldberg | 2,200 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| 1st Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 2nd Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 26th Cannes Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,200 |
| 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Ventura's chess games?
143 games by Sergio Ventura, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ventura has played.
What does Sergio Ventura play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Sergio Ventura opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Ventura answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Sergio Ventura play as White?
As White, Sergio Ventura's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Ventura play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Ventura most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Sergio Ventura's FIDE rating?
Sergio Ventura is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Sergio Ventura played?
Our database contains 143 games by Sergio Ventura, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Ventura?
143 games by Sergio Ventura 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.