Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo vs Sabino Brunello
GM Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo (2396) · GM Sabino Brunello (2535)
Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo and Sabino Brunello have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Palermo leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Palermo | Draws | Brunello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brunello with White | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Palermo | Draws | Brunello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Palermo | Draws | Brunello |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 84th ch-ITA |
| Apr 2023 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-ITA GpA 54th |
| Nov 2018 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ITA 78th |
| Dec 2017 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ITA 77th |
| Nov 2013 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | English Defense | 73rd ch-ITA |
| Nov 2012 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ITA 72nd |
| Apr 2012 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | Sabino Brunello | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | chT-ITA |
| Nov 2010 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | Sabino Brunello | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ITA 70th |
| Dec 2009 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-ITA 69th |
| May 2009 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | Catalan | 41st chT-ITA |
| Dec 2008 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-ITA 68th |
| Nov 2007 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-ITA 67th |
| Nov 2006 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | Sabino Brunello | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ITA 66th |
| Jul 2006 | Sabino Brunello | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 66th ch-ITA sf |
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What is the head-to-head score between Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo and Sabino Brunello?
In 14 recorded games, Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo has 3 wins, Sabino Brunello has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo and Sabino Brunello played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2006 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo and Sabino Brunello play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.