Prepare against Yuri Sanna
Italy · World #44,315 classical · FIDE ID 884693
When preparing against Yuri Sanna, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 41 games by Yuri Sanna, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Sanna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Sanna 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 | 1,916 | 2,039 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,001 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 4 | 23 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Sanna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Sanna's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sanna usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sanna usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Sanna usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sanna usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sanna usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Sanna usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Yuri Sanna's chess games
All 41 games by Yuri Sanna in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Salvatore Ventura | 2,173 | 8th Porto Mannu Open | B26 |
| Sep 2010 | Paolo Camboni | 1,898 | 2nd Cagliari Alfa Lum Open A | A45 |
| Apr 2018 | Denis Zakharov | 1,898 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A07 |
| Sep 2012 | Alessandro Palmas | 1,825 | Cagliari Alfa Lum Open 3rd | E67 |
| Apr 2018 | Khaled Ghanem | 1,820 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| 2nd Cagliari Alfa Lum Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,555 |
| Cagliari Alfa Lum Open 3rd | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 3rd Imola Open | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,860 |
| 8th Porto Mannu Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,130 |
| 9th Porto Mannu Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,835 |
| Porticcio Open 2nd | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Sanna's chess games?
41 games by Yuri Sanna, from Sep 2010 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 Yuri Sanna has played.
What does Yuri Sanna play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Yuri Sanna opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Sanna answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Yuri Sanna play as White?
As White, Yuri Sanna's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Sanna play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Sanna most often plays: Albin Countergambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Yuri Sanna's FIDE rating?
Yuri Sanna is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Yuri Sanna played?
Our database contains 41 games by Yuri Sanna, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Sanna?
41 games by Yuri Sanna 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.