Prepare against Spartaco Sarno
IM · Italy · World #5,230 classical · FIDE ID 800120
Our database contains 858 games by Spartaco Sarno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Spartaco Sarno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spartaco Sarno 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 | 2,267 | 2,425 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,412 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,281 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 858 | 335 | 318 | 204 | 39.0% |
| As White | 442 | 205 | 146 | 91 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 416 | 130 | 172 | 113 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spartaco Sarno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spartaco Sarno's side.
First moves as White (442 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 222 | 50.2% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 135 | 30.5% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 13.1% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 25 | 5.7% | 66.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Sarno usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sarno usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sarno usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sarno usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sarno usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sarno usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 155 | 73.8% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 37 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 75.4% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 18 | 13.8% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Spartaco Sarno's chess games
All 858 games by Spartaco Sarno in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 335 wins, 318 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 79 | 38/25/16 | 48.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 54 | 26/11/17 | 48.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 34 | 17/10/7 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 153 | 65/54/33 | 42.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 13/8/15 | 36.1% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 25 | 3/15/7 | 12.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 1/9/7 | 5.9% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 1/9/6 | 6.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,553 | 3rd Lido degli Estensi Open | A30 |
| Jun 2002 | Robert Zelcic | 2,547 | 3rd Lido degli Estensi Open | A29 |
| Jan 1990 | Dragan Barlov | 2,520 | Aosta Open | E90 |
| Aug 1997 | Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos | 2,515 | Montecatini Terme Open | B07 |
| Jan 1990 | Mihai Suba | 2,505 | Rome Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2019 | 40 | 28.5 | 2,442 |
| Turin Open | 2000 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,406 |
| ch-ITA | 1996 | 20 | 11 | 2,418 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,504 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 17 | 11 | 2,434 |
| Marostica Open | 1995 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-ITA 49th | 1989 | 13 | 5 | 2,238 |
| Geneve Open | 1992 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,444 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (17 games) · Paolo Vezzosi (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spartaco Sarno's chess games?
858 games by Spartaco Sarno, from Apr 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 Spartaco Sarno has played.
What does Spartaco Sarno play on the first move as White?
Across 442 games with White in our database, Spartaco Sarno opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spartaco Sarno answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Spartaco Sarno play as White?
As White, Spartaco Sarno's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (79 games, 48.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (54 games, 48.1% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (34 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 442 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spartaco Sarno play as Black?
As Black, Spartaco Sarno most often plays: Pirc Defense (153 games, 42.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Spartaco Sarno's FIDE rating?
Spartaco Sarno is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Spartaco Sarno played?
Our database contains 858 games by Spartaco Sarno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 318 draws, 204 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spartaco Sarno?
858 games by Spartaco Sarno 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.