Sabino Brunello vs Alberto David
GM Sabino Brunello (2535) · GM Alberto David (2457)
Sabino Brunello and Alberto David have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Brunello leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Brunello | Draws | David |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunello with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| David with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Brunello | Draws | David |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Brunello | Draws | David |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 27th Trieste Open |
| Dec 2024 | Sabino Brunello | Alberto David | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ITA 83rd |
| Dec 2023 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-ITA 82nd |
| Nov 2022 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-ITA 81st |
| Dec 2021 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-ITA 80th |
| Dec 2019 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ITA 79th |
| Dec 2018 | Sabino Brunello | Alberto David | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ITA 78th |
| Dec 2017 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ITA 77th |
| Dec 2016 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-ITA playoff rapid 76th |
| Dec 2016 | Sabino Brunello | Alberto David | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ITA playoff rapid 76th |
| Dec 2016 | Sabino Brunello | Alberto David | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ITA 76th |
| Nov 2015 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-ITA 75th |
| Dec 2014 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-ITA Playoff 74th |
| Dec 2014 | Sabino Brunello | Alberto David | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ITA Playoff 74th |
| Nov 2014 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-ITA 74th |
| Nov 2013 | Sabino Brunello | Alberto David | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 73rd ch-ITA |
| Nov 2012 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-ITA 72nd |
| Oct 2008 | Alberto David | Sabino Brunello | 1-0 | Catalan | 24th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sabino Brunello and Alberto David?
In 18 recorded games, Sabino Brunello has 2 wins, Alberto David has 6 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Sabino Brunello and Alberto David played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Sabino Brunello and Alberto David play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.